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Energy for all. A case study of the role of renewable energy cooperatives in the energy transition in Catalonia, Spain

Pascual i Sánchez, Maria LU (2022) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20222
LUCSUS (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
organization
course
MESM02 20222
year
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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  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 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.}},
  author       = {{Pascual i Sánchez, Maria}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Energy for all. A case study of the role of renewable energy cooperatives in the energy transition in Catalonia, Spain}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}