Renewable Energy Assessment in Italy and Brazil: An Economic and Political Comparison

The aim of this study is a comparison among Italian and Brazilian electrical energy system with a particular focus on renewable energy sources. The energy sector has a key role in the sustainable development of a country, so it influences economic and political choices. The work would underline differences, common point among two country, specially, in this particular socio-economic period and it should emphasize that green economy could be a possible answer to financial crisis. The main purpose of this study is a presentation of Italian and Brazilian energy system with a particular focus on renewable sources. The energy sector has a key role in the sustainable development of these countries and it could influence economic and political choices or their economic climb. The work will be divided into four sections: Section I will introduce all details of the question; Section II will explain the renewable assessments or the countries, Section III will talk how renewable energy investment could be for economic crisis and the last section will show final conclusions.