Energia fotovoltaica e sustentabilidade: um estudo da viabilidade financeira para implantação no IFPI Campus Oeiras

Abstract

Photovoltaic energy is emerging as one of the main sources of renewable energy, as it is generated from an abundant source, the sun, and contributes to environmental preservation by not emitting greenhouse gases, in addition to providing savings by reducing electricity costs. With this, the following question arose: how can the implementation of a photovoltaic energy system contribute to environmental sustainability and what is its financial viability for IFPI Campus Oeiras? Therefore, the study aimed to analyze environmental sustainability and financial viability for the implementation of a photovoltaic energy system at IFPI Campus Oeiras, and what benefits it would bring to the institution. It adopted a qualitative and quantitative approach, with an exploratory and descriptive nature, using document analysis of energy factors, regulations of the electricity sector, and applied case studies. The results indicated that the project is financially viable, with an estimated return on investment in less than ten years, in addition to providing annual savings of over R$ 120,000. It was also found that the adoption of technology could strengthen institutional sustainability and increase the institution's commitment to innovative and environmentally responsible practices. Finally, the study recommended encouraging the formulation of institutional public policies aimed at adopting renewable energy sources, consolidating a more efficient, sustainable management model aligned with the current demands of society.