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 …
F Kern, J Markard - The Palgrave handbook of the international political …, 2016 - Springer
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 …
R Fouquet - Energy research & social science, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …
K Araújo - Energy Research & Social Science, 2014 - Elsevier
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 …
D Loorbach, G Verbong - Governing the energy transition, 2012 - taylorfrancis.com
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 …