Energy Transition And Endogenous Development: Employment, Productive Chains, And Industrial Policy In The Renewable Sector

Background: The energy transition has gained increasing prominence in the international context by connectingenvironmental concerns, technological innovations, and changes in economic development strategies. In thisperspective, the expansion of renewable energy goes beyond environmental issues and begins to shape theorganization of productive chains, the dynamics of the labor market, and public policies aimed at strengtheningindustrial development. From this standpoint, the present study examines how the energy transition may influenceendogenous development, particularly with regard to job creation, the strengthening of local productive chains,and the implementation of industrial policies directed toward the renewable energy sector.Materials and Methods: Methodologically, the research adopted a qualitative approach, which enabled aninterpretative analysis of the economic, institutional, and productive processes associated with the energy sector.The general objective of the study was to analyze how the energy transition can promote endogenous developmentthrough job creation, the consolidation of local productive chains, and the formulation of strategic industrialpolicies within the renewable energy sector.Results: The findings indicate that changes in the energy matrix can stimulate local and self-sustainingdevelopment. This occurs particularly through the creation of new employment opportunities, the strengtheningof locally operating productive chains, and the implementation of industrial policies aimed at improving andreinforcing technological capabilities within the country. In this sense, the energy transition emerges as a crucialelement for regional economic development, as it encourages synergy among these different dimensions. The threeaxes investigated clearly demonstrate the strong interdependence between energy planning, industrial strategies,and the stimulation of regional productive dynamics.Conclusion: The articulation of these elements is fundamental for amplifying the economic and social impactsgenerated by the growth and expansion of renewable energy sources. Therefore, the synergy among energyplanning, industrial policy, and regional productive development is essential to fully harness the opportunitiesoffered by this rapidly expanding sector.Key Word: Endogenous development; Productive chains; Energy transition; Employment.