Análise da metodologia de gestão de perdas não técnicas empregada pela equatorial Alagoas

Abstract

This work analyzed the methodology employed by Equatorial Alagoas to identify and mitigate NonTechnical Losses (NTL) in electricity distribution systems, focusing on low-voltage networks. The research, of an applied, descriptive, and qualitative nature, was based on a bibliographic review, analysis of the concessionaire's internal procedures, and a study of two real cases of irregularities that occurred in Lagoa da Canoa (metering damage) and Maceió (clandestine connection). Equatorial Alagoas' methodology proved to be structured in five sequential stages: Target Analysis and Generation, Field Execution, Post-Execution Services, EQTL Services, and Regularization and Value Recovery, all aligned with ANEEL Normative Resolution No. 1.000/2021. The results of the case study showed the recovery of 2,289 kWh and 1,307 kWh of unbilled energy, with total amounts of R$ 2.897,16 and R$ 1.486,15, respectively. It is concluded that the concessionaire has a consistent, documented, and transparent methodology, although the final financial effectiveness could not be fully evaluated due to the limitations of the available data.