Integrated assessment of energy potential and social aspects: Case study of small wind in the state of Rio Grande do Norte

The document presents considerations about small wind technology under context of low carbon technology in Brazil, niches and benefits potential for community. In addition are discussed the nexus between energy potential and development Human index per municipality, besides proposal of regulation innovations to increase income and to promote the technology, considering energy poverty issue and seeking to advance human thriving.

Author: Pereira, M.P., Melo, S., Guedes, V., Silva, N.F. and Freitas, M.A.V.