Estrategia regulatoria basada en incentivos para reducir la tarifa de energía en ZNI mediante inclusión de generación no convencional

Abstract

This monographic work develops a regulatory strategy based on incentives with the objective of reducing electricity rates in the Non-Interconnected Zones (ZNI) of Colombia. To this end, the current regulatory framework is analyzed and a model that integrates non-conventional generation (mainly renewable) is proposed as a mechanism to reduce the costs associated with electrical service in these regions. The study incorporates optimization methods, tariff analysis and financial evaluation of the levelized cost of energy (LCOE), in order to identify scenarios in which the inclusion of distributed generation is economically viable and beneficial for end users. As a result, opportunities are evident to reformulate the tariff schemes in the ZNIs through well-structured incentive policies, which would improve the efficiency of the electrical system and reduce dependence on fossil sources such as diesel.