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Green Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean (2020–2024): A Bibliometric Mapping of Research Themes

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Abstract

The present study maps 308 peer reviewed publications on green energy entrepreneurship and innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2020 to 2024. Using a harmonized keyword strategy and standard bibliometric mapping, it identifies a clear energy center around renewable energy, solar and wind, hydrogen, energy storage, and power system integration within a frame of sustainability, climate, and circular economy. A three-field view linking topics, countries, and affiliations highlights a focused set of university hubs, with Brazil leading output and Mexico and Colombia as steady partners connected to Spain and Portugal. The thematic map places energy storage and business models near the center as bridges to market uptake, while energy transition and energy sources act as basic anchors and specialized lines remain in niche areas. Taken together, the results offer a practical path to align research, regulation, and investment so that storage and sound business models, supported by coordinated hubs and fit for purpose policy and finance, help move green energy from pilots to wider adoption across the region.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development - Entrepreneurship with Purpose
Subtitle of host publicationSocial and Technological Innovation in the Age of AI, LEIRD 2025
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Rodolfo Andr�s Rivas Matta
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289661323
DOIs
StateIndexed - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event5th LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development - Entrepreneurship with Purpose: Social and Technological Innovation in the Age of AI, LEIRD 2025 - Virtual, Colombia
Duration: 1 Dec 20253 Dec 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference5th LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development - Entrepreneurship with Purpose: Social and Technological Innovation in the Age of AI, LEIRD 2025
Country/TerritoryColombia
CityVirtual
Period1/12/253/12/25

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© LEIRD 2025.All rights reserved.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Business models
  • Energy storage
  • Latin America
  • Renewable energy
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship
  • the Caribbean

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