The Role of Renewable Energies in Combating Poverty in Brazil: A Systematic Review

Eugenia Cornils Monteiro da Silva (), Marcos Antonio Tavares Lira, Marcelo Carneiro Gonçalves, Osvaldo Augusto Vasconcelos de Oliveira Lopes da Silva, Wesly Jean and Raimundo Batista dos Santos Júnior
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Eugenia Cornils Monteiro da Silva: Department of Political Science, University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Brazil
Marcos Antonio Tavares Lira: Department of Political Science, University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Brazil
Marcelo Carneiro Gonçalves: Mechatronic Systems Graduate Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
Osvaldo Augusto Vasconcelos de Oliveira Lopes da Silva: Department of Political Science, University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Brazil
Wesly Jean: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Brasília (UNB), Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
Raimundo Batista dos Santos Júnior: Department of Political Science, University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Brazil

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-23

Abstract: Poverty reduction is a complex global challenge where renewable energy emerges as a promising solution, particularly in resource-rich countries like Brazil. Renewable energy can enhance conditions in vulnerable communities without exacerbating climate change. This paper reviews the scientific literature on the role of renewable energy in alleviating energy poverty, focusing on Brazil and its global partnerships. Using the Web of Science database with the keywords poverty, renewable energy, and Brazil, this study analyzes 38 articles. The inclusion criteria were broad, focusing on the relationship between poverty in Brazil and renewable energy use. Keywords such as specific types of renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind) were excluded to avoid omitting important renewable sources. This review encompasses theoretical models, discourse analyses, case studies, and systematic reviews, addressing topics from rural electrification to socio-economic factors influencing sustainable energy adoption. Despite growing interest and international collaboration, research gaps remain, highlighting the need for increased academic engagement. The objective of this study is to address the existing gap in the literature concerning the impact of renewable energies on energy poverty in Brazil. Through a comprehensive review, this work maps current knowledge, identifies gaps, and highlights trends by integrating socio-economic analyses with technical assessments for a holistic perspective.

Keywords: renewable energy sources; energy poverty; energy access; bibliometric review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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