utility-interactive system
[ˌjuːˈtɪləti ˈɪntərˌæktɪv ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: utility-interactive systems
sistema interativo com a rede elétrica
1. A renewable energy system, typically solar or wind, that is connected to the electrical grid and can both draw power from and supply power to the utility company
The homeowner installed a utility-interactive system that feeds excess solar energy back to the grid
O proprietário instalou um sistema interativo com a rede que alimenta o excesso de energia solar de volta à rede
2. A grid-connected renewable energy installation that operates in parallel with utility power, allowing bidirectional energy flow
A utility-interactive system requires an inverter to convert DC power to AC power compatible with the grid
Um sistema interativo com a rede requer um inversor para converter energia CC em energia CA compatível com a rede
This term is increasingly important in Brazil and Portugal due to growing renewable energy initiatives and government incentives for solar installations. In Brazil, utility-interactive systems are becoming more common in residential areas, particularly in states like São Paulo and Minas Gerais, driven by high electricity costs and improving solar technology affordability. The concept of net metering (medição líquida) associated with these systems represents a shift toward distributed energy generation in both countries.
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