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Justice, poverty, and electricity decarbonization
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 16:28 authored by Chukwuka G Monyei, Benjamin SovacoolBenjamin Sovacool, Marilyn A Brown, Kirsten E H Jenkins, Serestina Viriri, Yufei LiDrawing from examples in Germany, California, and Australia, we show that large scale integration of renewable energy in existing electricity grids does not necessarily lead to cheaper electricity, the strengthening of energy security, or the enhancement of economic equity. Indeed, efforts to integrate renewable energy into the grid can thwart efforts to reduce chronic poverty. Planners around the world need to be cautious, pragmatic and realistic when attempting to similarly decarbonize their energy systems.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Accepted version
Journal
Electricity JournalISSN
1040-6190Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
Issue
1Volume
32Page range
47-51Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
Full text available
- Yes
Peer reviewed?
- Yes