This paper explores the role of solar energy in advancing a biophysical approach to the energy transition in the Brazilian Amazon. Grounded in the field of Ecological Economics, the research addresses how decentralized solar systems can support sustainable production chains and improve quality of life for traditional communities living in protected areas.

Drawing from the case of an Extractive Reserve in the Western Amazon, the study proposes a framework that integrates energy efficiency, ecological footprint analysis, and a broader evaluation of social and environmental trade-offs. By moving beyond infrastructure-based models, it emphasizes the importance of aligning renewable energy policies with the ecological limits of the region and the socio-productive rationality of forest peoples.

The study is part of a graduate research project in the MPGAP/INPA program and includes the development of a technical guide to support energy planning in socio-biodiverse contexts. The paper advocates for a just and context-sensitive energy transition, aligned with the principles of sustainability, energy sovereignty, and the bioeconomy in Amazonian territories.