Modelo em System Dynamics para a simulação do impacto das políticas de regulação no sector da Distribuição Eléctrica

Alcídio Joaquim Alexandre da

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Authors:

Alcídio Joaquim Alexandre da (Alcídio Joaquim Alexandre da Silva)

Supervisors:

João Pedro Bettencourt de Melo Mendes (João Pedro Bettencourt de Melo Mendes)

Published in

10/20/2008

Abstract

The intent of electric energy distribution regulation is to mediate the better relationship between consumers and Distributor. This task presupposes the establishment of maximum limits for the number and duration of electric energy interruptions, as well as compensation for consumers when these service quality indicators are violated. However, if in search of the balance the demand levels set by the Regulatory Body are excessive (values for service quality standards and values for consumer compensation due to non-compliance) there are harmful consequences. One of them is the distributor to compensate customers for supply failures than to strive to improve distribution network conditions according to Service Quality Regulation demands. The situation is worrisome since disbursement of these values compromises somehow the company?s financial capacity, and consequently makes future investment in service quality improvements more difficult. This research builds a simulation model to eventually support EDP-Distribuição?s position in the negotiation with the Regulatory Body in the sense of achieving better compensation policies for all. For such, a tool shall be constructed that permits to support and to discuss with the Regulatory Body the effects of current regulatory policies in the electricity distribution market. It shall also permit a transparent analysis of the consequences of amending its content or not. This task includes the elaboration of a simulation model in System Dynamics that permits describing the behaviour and accompanying the evolution of situations verified in the electricity distribution market.