This book provides an integrated view of the ongoing energy transition across Ibero-America, highlighting how countries in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula are reshaping their energy systems toward cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive models. Bringing together multidisciplinary contributions, this book addresses renewable-energy policies, market regulation, distributed generation, microgrids, financing, digitalization, and social inclusion. Its distinctive feature lies in connecting technical innovation with policy frameworks and institutional capacities, offering a comparative perspective that links regional diversity with shared challenges and opportunities. By combining academic research and applied case knowledge, this book delivers a comprehensive overview of how technology, governance, and community participation interact in building sustainable energy futures. Readers benefit from an evidence-based understanding of the main drivers and barriers of the transition, along with practical insights for designing resilient and equitable energy strategies. This book is intended for scholars, policymakers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students interested in renewable integration, sustainable development, and energy systems transformation in Ibero-America.
This book provides an integrated view of the ongoing energy transition across Ibero-America, highlighting how countries in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula are reshaping their energy systems toward cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive models. Bringing together multidisciplinary contributions, this book addresses renewable-energy policies, market regulation, distributed generation, microgrids, financing, digitalization, and social inclusion. Its distinctive feature lies in connecting technical innovation with policy frameworks and institutional capacities, offering a comparative perspective that links regional diversity with shared challenges and opportunities. By combining academic research and applied case knowledge, this book delivers a comprehensive overview of how technology, governance, and community participation interact in building sustainable energy futures. Readers benefit from an evidence-based understanding of the main drivers and barriers of the transition, along with practical insights for designing resilient and equitable energy strategies. This book is intended for scholars, policymakers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students interested in renewable integration, sustainable development, and energy systems transformation in Ibero-America.
Jesús de la Casa Hernández
Renewable energy Green energy Energy efficiency Ibero-American development Public policies Social challenge Social sustainability Environmental sustainability Energy management