Small hydroelectric plants: externalities of actors in the Rio Branco and Colorado Watershed
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2318-2881.2019.001.0006Keywords:
Socioenvironmental impacts, Hydroenergy, Negative externalitiesAbstract
The state of Rondônia has been, in recent years, environment for large Brazilian projects, notably in the context of hydroenergetic exploration. In this context, it is possible to highlight the role of Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs) and the lack of available data on the social and environmental impacts that result from them. The objective of the present research was to identify information about the social and environmental impacts due to the installation of SHPs in the northern Amazon, especially in the Rio Branco and Colorado Watershed, located in the state of Rondônia. The methodological design started from this problem using the deductive method and qualitative approach, as well as the technique of bibliographic research, documentary and audio transcription, it was possible to list the main influences of enterprises in the state of Rondônia. The use of Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs) becomes an alternative for the integrated energy sector. However, like the large hydroelectric plants, these ventures, although smaller, can also cause negative externalities for the environment and society in particular because public hearings are not required and the population feels insecure about the consequences, bringing their perceptions. about possible impacts and environmental discomfort.
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