Estudo de integração da Central Térmica de Beluluane (CTB 2000 MW) e medidas de otimização na província de Maputo – rede de Transporte Sul

Abstract

In the face of the growing demand for electricity in Mozambique, driven by population growth and industrial development, the government and its partners plan to construct the Beluluane Thermal Power Plant (CTB) with a generation capacity of 2000 MW. The integration of a power plant of such magnitude into the existing electrical grid poses technical and operational challenges that require in-depth analysis. This work focuses on the analysis of the integration of the CTB (2000 MW) into the electrical transport grid of the southern region, specifically in Maputo. Using the PSSE ver. 33.5.2 network simulator, we explore various aspects resulting from this integration and the possible reinforcements needed in the grid. The analyses reveal that the entry of the CTB directly impacts the loading of the lines and short-circuit levels. As such, it has been found that it may be necessary to reinforce some corridors for energy flow, and adjustments to the insulation levels of equipment in substations near the CTB are recommended due to the impact of the plant's entry on the short-circuit level of the southern grid.