Electricity Capital and Energy Poverty Perspectives From Developmental States and Decentralised Markets

This open-access book explores the rise of new forms of electricity capitalism, examining how evolving energy systems shape energy consumption and access in five different case studies from the so-called global South. Structured in seven chapters, it begins with a clear theoretical and conceptual foundation and is followed by five compelling case studies, grounded in research insights from Zimbabwe, Mexico, Uganda, Indonesia, and Vanuatu. The book concludes with a synthesis of these findings, paving the way for future discussions on energy poverty in the context of electricity capitalism in the Global South.

Authors:
Lucy H. Baker , Umberto Cao , Ellen Fungisai Chipango , Hilman Syahri Fathoni , Paul G. Munro , Shanil Samarakoon