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Justice, poverty, and electricity decarbonization

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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 Li
Drawing 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.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Electricity Journal

ISSN

1040-6190

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

1

Volume

32

Page range

47-51

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2019-01-15

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2020-01-22

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2019-01-14

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