Destined for decline? Examining nuclear energy from a technological innovation systems perspective

Markard, Jochen; Bento, Nuno; Kittner, Noah; Nuñez-Jimenez, Alejandro

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2020.101512

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“…However, nuclear power is currently in decline, at least in most countries that historically led its expansion. 60 More recently, cost decline and other advances in solar and wind power led to these technologies displacing coal and, in some cases, gas. Even though the rate of this displacement may accelerate in the future, it has so far been slower than what is required in the majority of scenarios for the OECD and all scenarios in Asia.…”

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Historical precedents and feasibility of rapid coal and gas decline required for the 1.5°C target

2021

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Historical precedents and feasibility of rapid coal and gas decline required for the 1.5°C target

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“…However, risks are not solely found in nuclear power plants and data show that nuclear energy produced the least casualties per kilowatt hour of energy generated [73]. In terms of environmental consequences, nuclear power plants are unlikely to be a major exacerbator of climate change problems [74]. Besides, the anxiety over nuclear accidents and meltdowns can be considered as lessons from the past.…”

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Perspectives on the Barriers to Nuclear Power Generation in the Philippines: Prospects for Directions in Energy Research in the Global South

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This paper offers a discussion on the social dimensions of the barriers to nuclear power generation in the country. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the literature by identifying the barriers to nuclear power generation in the Philippines and offering perspectives on the social relevance of potentially adding nuclear sources to the country’s energy mix. Given the contemporary relevance of the energy transitions globally, this work builds on the available sources over the past decade concerning nuclear energy technology in the Philippines and provides further discussions on the diverse barriers to the country’s energy transition pathway. Findings present barriers related to politics, policy, infrastructure, technical capacities, environment and information. The differences in priorities and values concerning nuclear energy reflect that the barriers to nuclear energy generation in the Philippines are social as much as technical. Based on the findings and descriptions of the current discussions on Philippine energy generation, this work provides some key points for consideration in order to deploy nuclear power plants in the country. These recommendations, however, are not definitive measures and are still subject to local conditions that may arise. This study hopes to be instructive to other countries in terms of further reflecting on the social dimensions of the barriers to nuclear energy generation.

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“…A key insight from transition studies is that major shocks like the oil crises in the 1970s or the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan in 2011 can cause fundamental changes in existing systems. Shocks can trigger new socio-technical developments such as widespread innovation in renewable energy technologies during the post-oil crisis era but they can also accelerate transformations that are already ongoing such as the deepening shift away from nuclear post-Fukushima (Markard et al 2020). Public policies can play a key role in harnessing these shocks and guiding systemic changes, for example, to address sustainability concerns (Voß, Bauknecht, and Kemp 2006;Smith, Voß, and Grin 2010).…”

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A tale of two crises: COVID-19 and climate

Markard

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2020

Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world are mobilizing unprecedented public resources to mitigate economic collapse. However, these new programs run the risk of paying insufficient attention to the multiple sustainability crises we face. Climate change, in particular, threatens the very basis for continued human prosperity and requires an equal, if not greater, societal mobilization. In this policy brief, we argue that the response to the coronavirus outbreak also offers an opportunity to advance the climate agenda. Indeed, given that we have scarce resources at our disposal, it is essential that we synergize such efforts. We propose that this can be accomplished in two primary ways: (1) harnessing the disruptive forces of the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate the decline of carbon-intensive industries, technologies, and practices, and (2) leveraging responses to drive low-carbon innovation. From these two strategies, we outline five principles of "sustainability transition policy" to serve as a guide during these challenging times.

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Destined for decline? Examining nuclear energy from a technological innovation systems perspective

Cited by 72 publications

References 79 publications

Historical precedents and feasibility of rapid coal and gas decline required for the 1.5°C target

Historical precedents and feasibility of rapid coal and gas decline required for the 1.5°C target

Perspectives on the Barriers to Nuclear Power Generation in the Philippines: Prospects for Directions in Energy Research in the Global South

A tale of two crises: COVID-19 and climate

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