Impactos dos parques eólicos no mercado de trabalho nas cidades onde foram implementadas no estado do Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

The dissertation aims to make an analysis of employment and ownership structure of the wind farms in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, specifically in the cities of João Câmara, Guamaré and Rio do Fogo. On that basis, it aims to understand the eolic energy sector as the main agent to improve the quality of life on these regions. To better measure this, the work is divided into a historical study on energy structure in Brazil, analyzing what reasons led these industry did not to develop - both in Brazil and in the state of Rio Grande do Norte - before 2006 and check the reasons why the industry begins to develop. In addition, using economic and social data seeks to identify if there are impacts of this industry on the lives of citizens. Finally, the results show that most jobs are temporary and the eolic industry is unable to modify the RN condition of undeveloped state, producing raw material for more developed states. Another conclusion is that there are small advances in social life.