Social innovations in the German energy transition: an attempt to use the heuristics of the multi-level perspective of transitions to analyze the diffusion process of social innovations

Hölsgens, Rick; Lübke, Stephanie

doi:10.1186/s13705-018-0150-7

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“…The demand for energy is quite high [12]. Thus, decreasing consumption as well as renewable sources can form the basis of the energy transition [13]. Regarding energy use, energy transitions will have an impact both on the local environment and on the economy [14] as well as on human development [15].…”

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Energy Indicators in the Context of Globalization

2020

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Globalization leads to new challenges. There is a trend of growth of the population. At the same time, production processes are subject to changes. If the new technologies are based on environmental protection, then we can also be considered that the greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced. As energy requirements are rising, it is important to efficient use of natural resources. This, especially, as energy sources differ from one country to another. In this context, dependence on energy imports becomes important. From this point of view, for the countries of the European Union, the article analyzes the evolution of energy efficiency. In recent years, it trying to replace fossil fuels with renewable fuels. Analyzing the share of energy from renewable sources in total electricity allows us to observe the degree of decarbonisation of the European Union economy. The use of energy from renewable sources allows the development of green technologies and contributes to the protection of the environment. Producing of the energy in a region and transporting it to another region creates bridges and contributes to globalization. Thus, in the process of globalization, the role of energy is increasingly important. The article presents a European analysis of gross and net electricity production.

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Energy Indicators in the Context of Globalization

2020

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“…Social innovations refer to fundamental changes in attitudes, strategies, and policies. Social innovation plays an important role in transforming society into a community where people look for ways to meet their own needs and thus reduce dependence on standardized offers for market economy products and energy sector organizations [10]. In the transition to sustainable development, technical and social innovation co-evolve and interact positively [11].…”

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Evaluation of Energy Transition Scenarios in Poland

Kochanek

2021

Energies

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Long-term energy scenarios form the basis of energy policy-making. In practice, the use of energy scenarios for the effective creation of energy policy differs in each country. Therefore, the aim of this study is to present two possible scenarios for the development of the Polish energy sector, resulting from the current national policy and international commitments of Poland. The study examined the development of the energy mix in Poland in the 2040 perspective, in accordance with the strategic document Energy Policy of Poland (PEP 2040). The analysis took into account four diagnostic features: electricity production, electricity price, the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in final energy consumption, and CO2 emission reduction. In addition, the analysis allowed for the presentation of the implications for the Polish economy and society after the application of the diversified variant with nuclear energy and the diversified variant with natural gas. Both scenarios assume too slow development of RES, and the ambivalent attitude of the Polish political elite towards zero-emission energy sources significantly hinders the development of some of its forms (e.g., onshore wind energy). Unfortunately, both the first and second variants entail a large increase in electricity prices, which will affect the entire economy and increase the level of energy poverty among Poles. The study provides strategic insights on the consequences of Poland’s choice of a specific energy transformation scenario. The results may serve as a starting point for understanding Poland’s restraint towards achieving zero emissions and contribute to the discussion of the direction of development of the Polish energy sector.

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“…Developments in business models and platform technologies contribute to incumbents changing in the existing regime of automobility. This implies that providers play a role in changes both in regime-and niche-practices, adding to research that suggests including providers, and regime-and niche-practices in integrated frameworks of social practice theories and transitions theories [36,39,[92][93][94][95][96].…”

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Providers and Practices: How Suppliers Shape Car-Sharing Practices

Svennevik

2021

Sustainability

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Social practice theories can be useful for studying changes in mobility systems as regards automobility practices. However, many studies address the demand side and the user practices of consumers, without examining the supplier side. This Norwegian study focuses on the role of providers in car-sharing practices, using data from household interviews with car-sharing users, stakeholder workshops, and interviews with providers of car-sharing services. How are car-sharing providers shaping car-sharing practices, and with what implications? How do business models and platform technologies affect car-sharing practices? The results show how new car-sharing service companies, in addition to established firms such as car dealers and car rental companies, affect car-sharing practices by offering several alternatives for accessing cars. The implications of this are discussed, noting how car-sharing practices are shaped by car-sharing providers in the recursive relationship between practice-as-entity and practice-as-performance. The conclusions offer a critical view of how the providers contribute to various kinds of car-sharing understandings, as well as the implications for policy and practitioners.

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Social innovations in the German energy transition: an attempt to use the heuristics of the multi-level perspective of transitions to analyze the diffusion process of social innovations

Cited by 35 publications

References 32 publications

Energy Indicators in the Context of Globalization

Energy Indicators in the Context of Globalization

Evaluation of Energy Transition Scenarios in Poland

Providers and Practices: How Suppliers Shape Car-Sharing Practices

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