On game days for the Brazilian team in the World Cup in Qatar, changes in the routine of the entire population have an impact on national energy consumption. The departure of Brazilians from their usual jobs to the sofa or bars — in front of the TV sets — influences the load behavior of the National Interconnected System (SIN).
The bulletin from the National Electrical System Operator (ONS), released after Brazil’s game against South Korea this Monday (5), shows that, at the beginning of the game, the reduction in energy consumption was 15%, in comparison with typical values for the same time: the biggest decrease so far.
A 12,600 MW lower load was recorded — the highest value of the average load for the states of Goiás, Maranhão and Minas Gerais and the Federal District together. About two hours before the start of a match for the Brazilian national team or for matches in the final phase, many work activities, such as those in the industrial and commercial sectors, are interrupted — which may explain the reduction observed at the beginning of all matches.
Already at halftime, with the first half ending 4-0 for Brazil, there was a rapid increase in energy consumption, of 4% — almost 3,000 MW, equivalent to the entire state of Goiás, in just 8 minutes. The increase is influenced by the demobilization of people in front of the television, and the use of household appliances, such as microwaves, electric fryers, popcorn makers and fridge and freezer motors.
At the end of the game, with the score defining Brazil’s 4-1 victory, an abrupt load ramp was initiated. The ONS recorded an 11% increase in 30 minutes: an increase of
7,665 MW, which corresponds to the sum of the average loads of the states of Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul — which together have approximately 23 million inhabitants (11% of the Brazilian population).
The next ONS bulletin will be available within two hours after the end of the Brazilian team’s game against Croatia, this Friday (09), at 12h.
Source: CNN Brasil
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