Version 1
: Received: 3 May 2023 / Approved: 4 May 2023 / Online: 4 May 2023 (05:57:04 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 30 May 2023 / Approved: 1 June 2023 / Online: 1 June 2023 (08:29:12 CEST)
da Silva Pereira, J.; Santos, M.A.O.; de Lima Bandeira, F.; Soares, F.I.L.; Vieira, T.A. Electrification in Remote Regions: An Analysis of the More Light for Amazon Program. Energies2023, 16, 4663.
da Silva Pereira, J.; Santos, M.A.O.; de Lima Bandeira, F.; Soares, F.I.L.; Vieira, T.A. Electrification in Remote Regions: An Analysis of the More Light for Amazon Program. Energies 2023, 16, 4663.
da Silva Pereira, J.; Santos, M.A.O.; de Lima Bandeira, F.; Soares, F.I.L.; Vieira, T.A. Electrification in Remote Regions: An Analysis of the More Light for Amazon Program. Energies2023, 16, 4663.
da Silva Pereira, J.; Santos, M.A.O.; de Lima Bandeira, F.; Soares, F.I.L.; Vieira, T.A. Electrification in Remote Regions: An Analysis of the More Light for Amazon Program. Energies 2023, 16, 4663.
Abstract
This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the More Light for Amazon (MLA) program, examining the roles played by each stakeholder involved in the concession process and identifying the limitations faced for program success. The research employs a content analysis methodology, analyzing a variety of documents, including the Program Operational Manual, Commitment Terms, news articles, and concessionaires' notes. The findings reveal the crucial role of the government as an inducer of actions, establishing objectives and guiding norms for the private sector. Conversely, concessionaires assume the role of program implementers but encounter specific limitations in remote locations, challenging the provision and maintenance of the electrical system in beneficiary communities. The implementation of microgrid systems through concessions enhances coordination and integration between generation and distribution services, allowing for increased government control and ensuring transparency, efficiency, and program effectiveness. These identified elements represent significant challenges for the implementation of public policies in remote regions of the Amazon. Overcoming these challenges take coordinated and strategic actions involving both the government and concessionaires to ensure the complete fulfillment of energy needs in MLA program beneficiary communities.
Keywords
Public Administration; electrification; concessions
Subject
Business, Economics and Management, Business and Management
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Received:
1 June 2023
Commenter:
Marco Aurélio Santos
Commenter's Conflict of Interests:
Author
Comment:
The paper underwent changes in the Introduction to highlight the relevance of the topic, the novelty of the research, the importance of the policy implications, the choice of sample, the appropriateness of the methodology, the data used, the gap in the literature, and the contribution to the literature. The literature review was supplemented. The theoretical framework was discussed in more detail. The text has undergone a reorganization with expansion of the discussion and realignment to correct weaknesses noted by the reviewers.The data has been more clearly defined. The results were discussed in more detail. The originality and contribution of the results to previous literature was described. The conclusions were expanded to present the policy implications, Limitations, and future directions of the study.
Commenter: Marco Aurélio Santos
Commenter's Conflict of Interests: Author