Framework for Investment in Electricity Distribution to Enable Energy Transition

The climate crisis, caused by the emission of greenhouse gases, requires urgent attention and the implementation of effective measures to mitigate it. Within this scenario, the energy transition, a shift from an energy matrix based on fossil fuels to one with low or zero carbon emissions, emerges as a fundamental strategy for neutralizing these emissions. Given this context, the main objective of this study is to propose and validate an investment model in distribution infrastructure to enable the integral and effective development of the energy transition in Brazil. To this end, a systematic review was conducted, which provided the necessary foundation for elaborating a model aimed at estimating the investment required in the distribution of electricity in Brazil, based on the variables identified in the literature. Through the Delphi method, this model was validated by experts. From this perspective, electric vehicles, distributed generation, energy storage, and demand response are key elements in this process. Given this scenario, the electric sector, particularly the distribution of electric power, plays a crucial role in enabling the energy transition.