O sol nasce para todos: salvaguardas socioambientais para financiamentos em energia solar

Abstract

This dissertation addresses the implementation of solar parks in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, and the resulting socio-environmental conflicts and inequalities generated by this process. The research analyzes how the capitalist development model, centered on profit maximization and the commodification of natural resources, perpetuates inequalities and creates tensions between local communities and solar enterprises. Using a qualitative methodology that included document analysis, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and direct observation, this study characterized the socio-environmental conflicts in the affected rural communities, particularly investigating that, despite the substantial investments and the economic potential of solar energy, the living conditions of these communities remain precarious, with water scarcity, lack of basic infrastructure, and limited participation in the generated benefits. In this context, it proposes the creation of socio-environmental safeguards aimed at a more equitable assessment of solar energy financing, prioritizing the effective involvement of local communities, social justice, and environmental sustainability.