Pathways for sustainability transitions in the electricity sector : multi-level analysis and empirical illustration.

G.P.J. Verbong; F.W. Geels

doi:10.1109/INFRA.2008.5439655

Pathways for sustainability transitions in the electricity sector : multi-level analysis and empirical illustration.

G.P.J. Verbong, F.W. Geels

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Abstract

This paper analyses sustainability transitions in the electriciy sector. Using a Multi Level Perspective on transitions, three transition pathways are briefly elaborated and indications for the consequences for the infrastructure are given. The transformation pathway is characterised by a further hybridisation of the infrastructure; in the reconfiguration pathway, internationalisation and scale increase in renewable generation can lead to the emergence of a Supergrid. The de-alignment and re-alignment pathway is dominated by distributed generation and a focus on more local infrastructures. This pathway involves a major restrcuturing of the elecitricty system, but our conclusion is that this pathway is less likely than the other two. The de-alignment and re-alignment pathway is therefore more dependent on external developments and/or strong policy interventions. However, in all pathways major investments in infrastructure and innovative technologies are needed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the First International Conference on Infrastructure Systems and Services: Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA), November 10-12, 2008
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages	1-5
ISBN (Print)	978-1-4244-6887-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/INFRA.2008.5439655
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	1st International Conference on Infrastructure and Services : Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA) - Rotterdam, Netherlands Duration: 10 Nov 2008 → 12 Nov 2008

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Conference	1st International Conference on Infrastructure and Services : Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA)
Abbreviated title	INFRA 2008
Country	Netherlands
City	Rotterdam
Period	10/11/08 → 12/11/08

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Verbong, G. P. J., & Geels, F. W. (2008). Pathways for sustainability transitions in the electricity sector : multi-level analysis and empirical illustration. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Infrastructure Systems and Services: Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA), November 10-12, 2008 (pp. 1-5). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/INFRA.2008.5439655

Verbong, G.P.J. ; Geels, F.W. / Pathways for sustainability transitions in the electricity sector : multi-level analysis and empirical illustration. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Infrastructure Systems and Services: Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA), November 10-12, 2008. New York : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2008. pp. 1-5

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Verbong, GPJ & Geels, FW 2008, Pathways for sustainability transitions in the electricity sector : multi-level analysis and empirical illustration. in Proceedings of the First International Conference on Infrastructure Systems and Services: Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA), November 10-12, 2008. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, pp. 1-5, 1st International Conference on Infrastructure and Services : Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA), Rotterdam, Netherlands, 10/11/08. https://doi.org/10.1109/INFRA.2008.5439655

Pathways for sustainability transitions in the electricity sector : multi-level analysis and empirical illustration. / Verbong, G.P.J.; Geels, F.W.

Proceedings of the First International Conference on Infrastructure Systems and Services: Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA), November 10-12, 2008. New York : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2008. p. 1-5.

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Verbong GPJ, Geels FW. Pathways for sustainability transitions in the electricity sector : multi-level analysis and empirical illustration. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Infrastructure Systems and Services: Building Networks for a Brighter Future (INFRA), November 10-12, 2008. New York: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 2008. p. 1-5 https://doi.org/10.1109/INFRA.2008.5439655