PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN URBAN AREAS OF MANAUS: APPLICATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN COMBATING ENERGY POVERTY

The increase in the global population and the subsequent demand for electricity require a transition to sustainable energy sources that mitigate environmental challenges. The integration and progression of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, offer potential solutions to the growing demand for electricity, while reaffirming the concern for environmental conservation. Solar energy, harnessed through photovoltaic panels, emerges as an abundant and infinite source of energy. With the decline in the cost of photovoltaic technology, solar energy is becoming a progressively viable choice for electricity generation. This article aims to perform an economic analysis and the financial impact on the income of a family living in a single-family residence of 60 m², located in the urban perimeter of Manaus, which uses conventional energy supplied by the local utility, compared to photovoltaic energy, considering the incorporation of an installation subsidy, a family income of two minimum wages, five individuals in the family composition and a portion of the debt that cannot exceed 5% of the family income.