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A Solar Photovoltaic System Applied to Açaí Production and the Development of Riverside Communities in the Amazon

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  • Allan Pena

    (Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais (PPGCA), Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Pedro Guedes

    (Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC), Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Carlos 13566-590, SP, Brazil)

  • Francisco Malheiros

    (Associação de Trabalhadores Agroextrativistas da Ilha das Cinzas (ATAIC), Gurupá, PA, Brazil)

  • Felipe Monteiro

    (Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Werbeston Oliveira

    (Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Márcio Oliveira

    (Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Gilmar Paixão

    (Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Moisés Sousa

    (Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Geraldo Maranhão

    (Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Alcides Júnior

    (Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais (PPGCA), Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • André Oliveira

    (Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Davi François

    (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), 76133 Karlsruhe, Germany)

  • Mary Parmentier

    (School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, AZ 85281, USA)

  • Marcelino Guedes

    (Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais (PPGCA), Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil
    Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

  • Alaan Brito

    (Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais (PPGCA), Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil
    Colegiado do Curso de Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil)

Abstract

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.

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  • Allan Pena & Pedro Guedes & Francisco Malheiros & Felipe Monteiro & Werbeston Oliveira & Márcio Oliveira & Gilmar Paixão & Moisés Sousa & Geraldo Maranhão & Alcides Júnior & André Oliveira & Davi Fran, 2025. "A Solar Photovoltaic System Applied to Açaí Production and the Development of Riverside Communities in the Amazon," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-21, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:6:p:2447-:d:1609762
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