A cooperativa de energia solar no MST-PB como meio de viabilizar a produção da agricultura familiar: a contribuição da energia solar na Política Nacional de Segurança Alimentar

Abstract

The hypothesis of this study is that the creation of a solar cooperative may offer a fairer and less unequal alternative for farmers when compared to contractual land-use agreements proposed by foreign wind and solar energy companies. The main objective is to assess the feasibility of expanding the agribusiness and food production initiatives of the Landless Workers’ Movement in Paraíba (MST-PB) through the implementation of renewable energy within the production chain.This research is justified by the need for studies that analyze partnerships with the Landless Workers’ Movement in fostering cooperation for food security. The central problem to be addressed concerns the energy transition within the agro-industrial sector of the MST-PB. The guiding question is whether public policy subsidies for the solarization of MST-PB’s solar cooperatives are viable.The specific objectives are: 1) to contribute to the establishment of a solar cooperative within the MST-PB; 2)to examine financing mechanisms to support energy transition projects in the production of agroecological food by MST-PB. The research methodology will consist of collecting information through interviews with farmers and MST-PB leadership regarding the agro-industries of the MST-PB and their energy needs. It will also involve an analysis of solar cooperative legislation, consultation of jurisprudence, books, and scientific articles related to the topic, as well as a case study on the solarization of an MST-PB agro-industry.