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    ‘Bnrgy Research & Social Science 69 (2020) 101608, Contents lists available at ScienceDisect Energy Research & Social Science Journal homepage: wew.elsevier.comilocate/erss The governance of Peruvian energy transitions: Path dependence, alternative ideas and change in national hydropower expansion Alena Israel’, Rocio Juliana Herrera Kare ns of Tcl, Io Rel Sone, Kerr 12, Bung 10.50, 76121 Kate, Germany ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT _awring frm work on governance, cis article stresses the role of diferent contexts for energy transitons and focuses on te particular conikons in expanding energy systems. The definition of expanding energy system is Invoduced to avoid sborchand elasifcations sch as developed and developing countries, and instead to di fereriate base on the characteristics of the energy sytem isl. Furthermore, this ate explores the in eae ‘lcaions of energy expansion for change and continuity in energy systems using the example of large-scale vt hydropower development inthe Maran River, Per. Based on qi seal research, thik tice shows thatthe analysed expansion of hydropower relies onthe consolidated extractivit development model and stands for continuity; however, it aso evinces that adverse opposition of state authorities and evil society is wing 0 ‘ake an active part in decisions onthe ature energy systom causing change. The article conlides thatthe ‘expansion of energy generation is « window of opportunity fr change in energy systems and provides sug gestions on how to rethink governance. Finally, the article recommends further advancing the conceptalsation ewer sanding energy systems Path dependence ‘of transitions in expanding energy systems. 1. Introd Access to rellable energy can contribute to development and im- prove quality of life, whereas a lack of energy perpetuates poverty and socioeconomic Inequalities [I-3]. Despite increasing electrification rates, households and the private sector still lack reliable access to ‘energy in many regions worldwide. According to the Intemational Energy Agency, an estimated 1.1 billion people did not have access to

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