The Brazilian National Team's 3-0 victory over Scotland last Wednesday (24) once again demonstrated how major sporting events directly influence electricity consumption behavior in Brazil.
In addition to Neymar Jr.'s return after almost three years away from the national team, the match caused a maximum reduction of 14,4% in the load of the SIN (National Interconnected System), requiring special attention from the operation of the electrical system.
According to data from ONS (National Electric System Operator), the reference load for that time was 91.068 MW. However, during the game, demand dropped to 78.350 MW, a difference of 12.718 MW.
The effects began before the opening whistle.
Although the match started at 19 PM, the effects on energy consumption were felt even before the ball started rolling. At 18:25 PM, the ONS (National System Operator) recorded a reduction of approximately 7.000 MW in the load of the SIN (National Interconnected System), a volume equivalent to the average load of the state of Minas Gerais.
According to the operator, this movement is common during matches of the Brazilian National Team. About two hours before the start of the games, industrial, commercial, and service activities begin to be interrupted due to people traveling to watch the sporting event, initiating a downward trend in energy consumption.
At the start of the match, the load drop reached 9.058 MW, an amount equivalent to the sum of the average loads of the states of Rio de Janeiro and Pará.
Interval generates strong load recovery.
While demand drops rapidly during the game, the halftime break usually produces the opposite effect. At 19:53 PM, during the break between the first and second halves, the ONS (National System Operator) recorded a load ramp of 5.632 MW in just nine minutes.
The phenomenon is explained by the simultaneous movement of millions of consumers who take advantage of the break to carry out domestic activities, such as using appliances, preparing food or showering, causing a sudden increase in demand.
After the final whistle, the behavior repeated itself on an even larger scale. At 21 PM, the system load increased by 8.856 MW in just 18 minutes, a volume equivalent to the combined average loads of the states of Paraná and Bahia.
Special planning
The pattern observed during the match reinforces the importance of the operational planning carried out by the ONS (National System Operator) for high-audience sporting events. The operator develops specific studies to anticipate load variations and ensure that the electrical system responds safely to demand fluctuations.
According to the ONS (National System Operator), the reduction in load typically intensifies until the end of the first half. During halftime and after the match, rapid increases in demand occur, requiring coordinated responses from the system's operation.
“During these games, it is common for the country to come to a standstill, which has a direct impact on the operation of the SIN (National Interconnected System). But we are prepared to guarantee a safe and reliable response during the competition, ensuring that the system responds adequately to variations in public demand. This work reinforces our planning, monitoring, and preventive actions,” stated the Director-General of ONS (National System Operator), Marcio Rea.
The behavior recorded during the Brazil vs. Scotland match confirms, once again, how major sporting events continue to be able to significantly alter the country's energy consumption profile, requiring constant monitoring and preventive actions to maintain the reliability of the system.
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