Energy for all. A case study of the role of renewable energy cooperatives in the energy transition in Catalonia, Spain
(2022) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20222LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
- Abstract
- Rushed efforts for a decarbonisation of the energy sector in Catalonia, Spain have been received with local opposition towards renewable energy projects. It has also raised a debate around the new energy model and whether it will perpetuate the lack of agency of civil society in the energy sector as well as the vulnerable situation some people are currently facing. This thesis examines whether renewable energy cooperatives can contribute to a fair and inclusive decarbonisation of the Catalan energy sector. Framed by energy poverty theory, the analysis shows cooperatives are bringing innovative initiatives that, coupled with a behaviour based on values of cooperation, equality and inclusivity, among others, hold much potential for shifting... (More)
- Rushed efforts for a decarbonisation of the energy sector in Catalonia, Spain have been received with local opposition towards renewable energy projects. It has also raised a debate around the new energy model and whether it will perpetuate the lack of agency of civil society in the energy sector as well as the vulnerable situation some people are currently facing. This thesis examines whether renewable energy cooperatives can contribute to a fair and inclusive decarbonisation of the Catalan energy sector. Framed by energy poverty theory, the analysis shows cooperatives are bringing innovative initiatives that, coupled with a behaviour based on values of cooperation, equality and inclusivity, among others, hold much potential for shifting the energy paradigm towards one where renewable energy is treated as an essential and public good. The thesis also reflects on the limitations and challenges cooperatives face in the fight against energy poverty and in renewable energy democratisation and decentralisation. (Less)
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- author
- Pascual i Sánchez, Maria LU
- supervisor
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- Henner Busch LU
- organization
- course
- MESM02 20222
- year
- 2022
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Renewable Energy, Energy Transition, Energy Poverty, Energy Cooperatives, Sustainability Science
- publication/series
- Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
- report number
- 2022:050
- language
- English
- id
- 9101561
- date added to LUP
- 2022-10-14 12:44:48
- date last changed
- 2022-10-14 12:44:48
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