Towards niche readiness: Achieving socio-economic maturity in the bottom-up transition to DC power systems

IF 5.7 2区 经济学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Yannick Schöpper , Claas Digmayer , Raphaela Bartusch , Ola Ebrahim , Sarah Hermens , Razieh Nejabat , Niklas Steireif , Jannik Wendorff , Eva-Maria Jakobs , Frank Lohrberg , Reinhard Madlener , Susanne Mütze-Niewöhner , Christa Reicher , Stefan Böschen
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Within Transition Studies, the Multi-Level Perspective and Strategic Niche Management literature draws specific attention to forms and qualities of niches. However, the question remains as to how diffusions from niches scale up and how these processes relate to specific socio-economic parameters of such niches. We combine the literature on this topic with that of Technology Readiness Thinking to discuss the potential benefits of what we call a Niche Readiness Level Model. The empirical background is based on current developments in transforming existing distribution networks from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) electrical networks. These transformations are mainly driven by bottom-up socio-economic dynamics. Therefore, we propose a model based on socio-economic mechanisms to assess the readiness of niches in the field of DC technology development. We identify five key socio-economic mechanisms that can be seen as basic building blocks for a Niche Readiness Level Model.

为利基市场做好准备:在自下而上过渡到直流电力系统的过程中实现社会经济成熟度
在转型研究中,多层次视角和战略利基管理文献特别关注利基的形式和质量。然而,问题仍然在于,利基如何扩大传播规模,以及这些过程与利基的具体社会经济参数有何关系。我们将有关这一主题的文献与技术就绪思维相结合,讨论我们称之为 "利基就绪水平模型 "的潜在益处。实证背景基于当前将现有配电网络从交流(AC)电网改造为直流(DC)电网的发展。这些转型主要由自下而上的社会经济动态驱动。因此,我们提出了一个基于社会经济机制的模型,用于评估直流技术开发领域的利基准备情况。我们确定了五个关键的社会经济机制,可将其视为 "利基准备程度模型 "的基本构件。
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Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions
Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
CiteScore
13.60
自引率
19.40%
发文量
90
审稿时长
56 days
期刊介绍: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions serves as a platform for reporting studies on innovations and socio-economic transitions aimed at fostering an environmentally sustainable economy, thereby addressing structural resource scarcity and environmental challenges, particularly those associated with fossil energy use and climate change. The journal focuses on various forms of innovation, including technological, organizational, economic, institutional, and political, as well as economy-wide and sectoral changes in areas such as energy, transport, agriculture, and water management. It endeavors to tackle complex questions concerning social, economic, behavioral-psychological, and political barriers and opportunities, along with their intricate interactions. With a multidisciplinary approach and methodological openness, the journal welcomes contributions from a wide array of disciplines within the social, environmental, and innovation sciences.
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