Sistemas ambientais do baixo curso do Rio Curu e a interseção com empreendimentos de energia renovável

Abstract

This study addresses the increasing investment in wind and solar energy sources, recognized for being "clean" and possessing vast energy potential. However, it emphasizes the need to consider environmental factors in the installation of these alternative sources, especially in regions with intense environmental dynamics, such as the coastal zones of Northeast Brazil, which are rich in dunes and mangroves. While these initiatives promote sustainable energy, they may pose socio-environmental problems by altering natural dynamics. The study employed a qualitative-quantitative analytical methodology in five stages: development of the theoretical framework, construction of the database, data analysis, production of investigative mapping, and results and discussions. The primary objective was to use Multicriteria Spatial Analysis as an evaluation tool, providing a systematic approach to areas with renewable energy parks in the Lower Course of the Curu River in Ceará. The choice of the Curu hydrographic region was due to its notable diversity in environmental systems, encompassing climatic, water-related, geophysical, and ecological features. The analysis of environmental systems in this region underscored the importance of continuous studies in this field, emphasizing the need to preserve environmental systems not only for proper land management but also to ensure the long-term sustainability of renewable energy ventures. This study highlights the critical relevance of reconciling sustainable development and environmental preservation, providing valuable insights for future decisions and policies in this context