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Electric energy in the Brazilian Northeast: from the first thermal plants to photovoltaic and wind power View
Pedro Gomes Maranhão de Araújo Mar 15, 2016

The aim of this paper is to analyze the question of electric energy in the Northeast of Brazil in three points: (1) history of the Brazilian Northeast electrification (1905-1965) (2) The struggle of Sudene (Superintendence for the Development of the Northeast) to electrify the region, mainly in the rural areas (1960-2000), (3) current situation of the electric system of Brazilian Northeast emphasizing alternative and sustainable energy sources like solar and wind power.

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