ENERGY PLANNING POLICY FOR THE REDUCTION OF POVERTY IN BRAZIL: THE CASE OF THE CONDOMINIUMS PRAIA DO RODEADOURO AND MORADA DO SALITRE

The present work aims to analyze the Income and Energy Generation Program, authorized by the Brazilian National Energy Agency and implemented by Caixa Economica Federal and Brasil Solair in two condominiums of a popular housing program. The method used is qualitative, applied, descriptive and exploratory. Extensive bibliographical research was conducted, as well as 18 interviews with specialists, agents of the electricity sector and representatives of the condominiums. Questionnaires were distributed to all residents to understand the energy habits in the condominiums and the situation experienced along the program execution. For the data analysis, the triangulation method was used. In the results, five different opportunities for the adaptation of the system of the condominiums to the current legislation are highlighted and analyzed, such as direct sale of energy, rental of roofs and equipment or building a cooperatives with other beneficiaries of social housing programs, for remote energy compensation. In conclusion the project could be improved to better fulfill the needs of the condominiums and their inhabitants, guaranteeing a better use of investment in renewable energy and programs to eradicate poverty in Brazil.