The Social Role Of Clean Energy And The Fair And Inclusive Energy Transition Strategy To Alleviate Energy Poverty Through Solar Energy In Communities

Energy transitions tailored to each country’s realities are urgent to address the climate crisis. Increasing social inequality highlights the need to prioritize the social dimension in designing energy transition solutions. Considering Sustainable Development Goal 7, “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”, combating energy poverty is imperative in coordinated actions between countries. Brazil’s G20 presidency prioritizes a fair and inclusive energy transition, leveraging policies and pilot projects as references. International experiences highlight solar energy’s role in promoting inclusion and reducing inequalities. Innovations in technologies, business models and financing for decentralized solar energy offer prospects for a just energy transition, alleviating energy poverty. Innovative financing, international cooperation and regulation of energy companies are crucial for new sources to reach vulnerable communities. Institutional and regulatory innovations are essential for implementation. Recommendations for the G20: I) Coordinate actions to promote public policies among member countries, accelerating a fair energy transition by financing and compensating infrastructure that combats energy poverty through the social role of renewable energy. 1) Implementation of Social Impact Businesses through Distributed Generation of Social Interest with Monthly Repayment Mechanisms that offer models of access to subsidized financing for public institutions, micro and small companies. IIT) Accelerate financing for energy transitions with cooperative and community solar energy models, promoting social inclusion and sustainability through a fair, accessible and popular transition.