The Political Economies of Energy Transition in Brazil and South Africa: Driving Causes and Political Effects

The ongoing global climate emergency has sparked renewed interest in transitioning away from carbon-based economies towards renewable energy sources. While there exists a growing body of literature exploring the conditions, incentives, and processes of adopting solar and wind power worldwide, most of this research primarily focuses on advanced industrialized nations and China, with still considerably less studies on other developing countries. Kathryn Hochstetler’s latest book (2021), ‘Political economies of energy transition: wind and solar power in Brazil and South Africa’ […]