Energy poverty and beyond: The state, contexts, and trajectories of energy poverty studies in Asia

There is a dichotomy in the understanding of energy poverty between Asia and the rest of the world, especially in the Global North. While there has been considerable discourse regarding energy poverty in the Global North, particularly the emergence of affordable cooling, the development of energy poverty studies in the Global South has received less attention. This review article explores energy poverty within Asia reviewing energy poverty studies in 23 countries and territories in South, East, and Southeast Asia, using bibliometric analysis to identify emerging discussions and researchers. We highlight the concepts of 'hidden energy poverty', 'urban energy poverty', and 'cooling poverty' to outline potential areas for future research that contextualises energy poverty into using a more encompassing term, 'energy insecurity,' which consolidates the wide gamut of energy-related sufferings. To investigate other drivers and impacts of energy insecurity, qualitative research can extend pre-viously identified elements of accessibility and affordability. New research directions may also include con-textualising energy insecurity in the context of a just energy transition.