Title:	A Solar Photovoltaic System Applied to Açaí Production and the Development of Riverside Communities in the Amazon.
Authors:	PENA, A. GUEDES, P. MALHEIROS, F. MONTEIRO, F. OLIVEIRA, W. OLIVEIRA, M. PAIXÃO, G. SOUSA, M. MARANHÃO, G. JÚNIOR, A. OLIVEIRA, A. FRANÇOIS, D. PARMENTIER, M. GUEDES, M. C. BRITO, A.
Affiliation:	ALLAN PENA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; PEDRO GUEDES, UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO; FRANCISCO MALHEIROS, ASSOCIAÇÃO DE TRABALHADORES AGROEXTRATIVISTAS DA ILHA DAS CINZAS; FELIPE MONTEIRO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; WERBESTON OLIVEIRA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; MÁRCIO OLIVEIRA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; GILMAR PAIXÃO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; MOISÉS SOUSA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; GERALDO MARANHÃO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; ALCIDES JÚNIOR, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; ANDRÉ OLIVEIRA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ; DAVI FRANÇOIS, INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS; MARY PARMENTIER, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY; MARCELINO CARNEIRO GUEDES, CPAF-AP; ALAAN BRITO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAPÁ.
Date Issued:	2025
Citation:	Sustainability, v. 17, n. 6, 2447, 2025.
Description:	Energy exclusion in the Amazon imposes barriers to the socioeconomic development of riverine communities, affecting the açaí value chain. Photovoltaic solar energy is a promising solution; however, its insertion in isolated communities with a focus on strengthening the açaí chain is still a challenge. This research aims to use photovoltaic solar energy as an integration mechanism for productive activities and a better quality of life for riverside families in the Brazilian Amazon. This study was conducted in the Ilha das Cinzas Community, in Gurupá/PA, starting with a rapid participatory diagnosis to understand the characteristics of the families. Strategic planning using the SWOT methodology was used to define action plans to enhance the insertion of solar technology. A new photovoltaic system configuration adaptable to the energy demands of families, capable of meeting both daily and motor loads was developed. In addition, the action plans included training residents and the sharing of experiences with other communities, ensuring greater success in technology transfer. This study demonstrates that the socioeconomic development of riverine communities can be achieved through the insertion of new technologies adapted to their reality, accompanied by the participation and training of the actors involved.
Thesagro:	Planejamento Estratégico Transferência de Tecnologia Açaí Energia Solar
Keywords:	Energia renovável Diagnóstico participativo Capacitação de moradores
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3390/su17062447
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CPAF-AP)