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Of emergence, diffusion and impact: a sociotechnical perspective on research and energy demand
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posted on 2023-06-09, 16:32 authored by Frank W Geels, Benjamin SovacoolBenjamin Sovacool, Steven SorrellSteven SorrellFrom a sociotechnical perspective, improving energy efficiency and reducing energy demand are understood as social processes with complex interactions between multiple actors (firms, researchers, policymakers, consumers) who develop strategies, make investments, learn, open up new markets and develop new routines. A sociotechnical perspective views energy services as being provided through large-scale, capital-intensive and long-lived infrastructures that co-evolve with technologies, institutions, skills, knowledge and behaviours to create broader ‘sociotechnical systems’. This chapter develops a rationale for the sociotechnical approach, describes its general characteristics and identifies some core research debates. It elaborates upon three research themes – emergence, diffusion and impact – and identifies key issues and debates within each.
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Research Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand; G1020; RCUK-RESEARCH COUNCILS UK; EP/K011790/1
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RoutledgeExternal DOI
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15-33Pages
301.0Book title
Transitions in energy efficiency and demand: the emergence, diffusion and impact of low-carbon ennovationsPlace of publication
Abingdon, Oxon, UKISBN
9780815356783Series
Routledge Studies in Energy TransitionsDepartment affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- The Sussex Energy Group Publications
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Debbie Hopkins, Kirsten E H JenkinsLegacy Posted Date
2019-01-16First Open Access (FOA) Date
2019-01-16First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2019-01-16Usage metrics
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