Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Despite this study's limitations and avenues for future research, it holds political and practical significance.In terms of its political relevance, this thesis emphasises the importance of integrating knowledge from socio-technical transitions and political science, rather than examining policies in isolation.The study highlights the value of using policy mixes and understanding the roles and interventions of policymakers in successful case studies.This helps government agencies design and implement effective policies, especially in wind energy and EVs.Concerning its practical applicability, industry players and investors can benefit from understanding the policy landscape and its impact on adoption, contributing to strategic decision-making.The research underscores the importance of considering the interactions among the actors in the system.Analysing interactions between actors and identifying which roles are not being successfully fulfilled can ensure all relevant actor roles are covered, potentially leading to a positive tipping point in the technology's adoption.This research provides insights on how to deliberately trigger positive tipping points in the uptake of sustainable energy technologies.The possibility of doing so gives hope for realising a successful energy transition and securing a sustainable future for future generations.
Author: Sequeira Raposeiro, Sara (author)
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6986412862