LOCAL VOICES, GLOBAL ENERGY: A STUDY ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN WIND PROJECTS

To ensure an effective transition from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources, it is essential to enlist the support of local communities and rely on strategic planning on the part of government bodies at the federal, state and/or municipal levels. However, in many instances, the contribution and involvement of the local community in the implementation of large-scale projects are neglected, resulting in situations of environmental injustice. To expand the analysis of this constantly emerging issue, it is imperative to investigate how the interaction between the community and wind energy projects has unfolded. Therefore, this article aims to map scientific production that addresses the integration between community participation and the implementation of wind farms. The study used a descriptive-exploratory approach and bibliometric methodology, analyzing scientific production from 2010 to 2024 through the Web of Science platform (CAPES) and the VOSviewer software. One of the main findings of the studies is the recurring observation that community participation has been a problematic point in several analyzed contexts. This is often due to the prevalence of business and government interests over the needs of communities. As a result, popular participation in decision-making processes for implementing wind farms is often ignored or seen as just a formality, and not as a legitimate and effective means. It is concluded that this gap, centered on community non-participation, is one of the main obstacles to the advancement of wind energy globally.