The role of energy technology innovation in solving energy injustice

This chapter examines the dynamic interplay of energy technology innovation and energy justice, addressing the global challenge of energy injustice. It begins by defining energy injustice, identifying its key forms as distributive, procedural, and recognition injustices, and demonstrating their global prevalence through examples and statistics. The narrative then shifts to consider how advances in renewable energy technologies, machine learning applications, and smart grid optimizations can address these injustices. Case studies support the role of renewable energy in rural electrification and alleviating energy poverty. The transformative potential of machine learning in improving the efficiency and adaptability of renewable energy systems and smart grids is investigated, acknowledging the challenges and ethical concerns. The chapter concludes with a debate on the intersection of energy technology innovation and energy justice, emphasizing equitable access and distribution of energy resources, supported by policy recommendations, to ensure an inclusive energy transition necessary for sustainable development and equity.