Transitioning away from our current global energy system is of paramount importance. The
speed at which a transition can take place—its timing, or temporal dynamics—is a critical …

Benjamin Sovacool (2016) has provided interesting food for thought in asking “how long will
it take?” for the unfolding of energy transitions. Historical evidence of “grand” or global …

In tandem with the call for more careful, thoughtful, reflexive thinking on the topic of energy
transitions, in this paper we attempt to unpack some of the themes advanced in this Debate …

According to some definitions, an energy transition refers to the time that elapses between
the introduction of a new primary energy source, or prime mover, and its rise to claiming a …

This short essay first reviews the pioneers of energy transition research both in terms of data
as well as theories. Three major insights that have emerged from this nascent research …

Energy transitions are understood as structural long-term transformations of the way energy
needs are met. The ongoing energy transition poses significant challenges for analysis and …

The relatively rare and protracted nature of energy transitions implies that it is vital to look at
historical experiences for lessons about how they might unfold in the future. The fastest …

Energy transitions are an unmistakable part of today's public discourse. Whether shaped by
fuel price fluctuation, environmental and security concerns, aspects of technology change, or …

Governing the Energy Transition Page 1 14 Conclusion Is Governance of the Energy Transition
a Reality, an Illusion or a Necessity? Derk Loorbach and Geert Verbong 14.1 INTRODUCTION …

Building from two strands of literature within “Sociotechnical agendas: Reviewing future
directions for energy and climate research”, this perspective piece seeks to open a …