The emerging field of energy transitions: Progress, challenges, and opportunities

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 goals to improve energy access, attention regularly turns to ways in which to improve energy pathways. Yet wha...

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Published in:Energy research & social science 2014-03, Vol.1, p.112-121
Main Author: Araújo, Kathleen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Energy system change
Energy transition
Globalization
Learning
Multi-level perspective
Path creation
Path dependence
Policy and governance
Population
Techno-economic paradigm
Urbanization
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Summary: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 goals to improve energy access, attention regularly turns to ways in which to improve energy pathways. Yet what is understood about energy system change is still emerging. This article explores the evolving field of energy transitions with an aim to connect and enlarge the scholarship. Definitions and examples of energy transitions are discussed, together with core ideas on trade-offs, urgency, and innovation. Global developments in energy and related mega-trends are then reviewed to highlight areas of analytical significance. Key information sources and suppliers are examined next. The article concludes with ideas about opportunities for further research.
ISSN:2214-6296
2214-6326
DOI:10.1016/j.erss.2014.03.002