Energía solar y marginación. Análisis de la percepción social sobre nuevas tecnologías para la articulación de una transición energética en el municipio de Nezahualcóyotl, México

Abstract

Nezahualcoyotl is the second largest municipality of the State of Mexico. Marginalization is a social issue of great influence on urban development. A study through social-statistical techniques was conducted in order to analyze social perception intervention in energy transition feasibility for the municipality, based on photovoltaic technology. The hypothesis scenario assumes different tendencies for people to accept new energy technologies to promote community’s welfare, depending on the marginalization level. Inhabitants’ social interactions were evaluated and the environmental and organization of economic perception regarding solar energy was analyzed. It was found that marginalization level, electric energy costs and new technologies knowledge are factors that influence the municipality energy transition. There is misinformation about the consequences of energy transition. The local representation of new technologies is fragile and social priorities are closely linked to household comforts.