What is state capacity and how does it matter for energy transition?

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

New Approaches to the Concept of Energy Transition in the Times of Energy Crisis

Lazar D. D. Gitelman et al.

Summary: The article addresses the conceptual foundations of solving a globally important problem that affects the sustainable development of all countries and regions. It explores the challenges of implementing energy transition, which include the global energy crisis, disrupted economic ties and logistics routes, and the need for political decisions that shape the socio-economic and technical structure of the world. Through a review of scientific publications, analytical reports, and expert surveys, the authors argue that energy transition is an interdisciplinary task that requires considering diverse factors and risks. The article emphasizes the social equivalence of the energy transition's final outcomes, which encompass reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring reliable energy supply, and maintaining socially acceptable electricity prices. The concept of energy transition proposed in the article includes defining transformation milestones, implementing a diversified technical policy, and providing advanced training for personnel involved in complex energy system projects. The presence of a technical policy is identified as a key factor for the successful implementation of energy transition, as it enables consistent decision-making regarding different types of generating capacities, power grid development, and transformation of power-consuming systems. The article also highlights the importance of including recommendations for the development of thermal and nuclear power plants in long-term energy transition programs, which are often overlooked.

SUSTAINABILITY (2023)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Local Governance in Just Energy Transition: Towards a Community-Centric Framework

Pradip Swarnakar et al.

Summary: Knowledge of energy transition in developing countries is evolving, but it is unclear how to manage the transition in a way that ensures justice for local stakeholders. This paper synthesizes existing theoretical ideas and practices related to local governance in energy transition, proposing a community-centric framework for just energy transition.

SUSTAINABILITY (2022)

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Article Environmental Studies

Balancing cost and justice concerns in the energy transition: comparing coal phase-out policies in Germany and the UK

Guri Bang et al.

Summary: Germany and the UK have different approaches to phasing out coal from electricity production, with Germany prioritizing just transition concerns and stakeholder participation, and the UK focusing more on cost-effectiveness. The study suggests that just transition concerns are likely to gain more attention in the upcoming gas phase-out process in the UK.

CLIMATE POLICY (2022)

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Article Economics

How can South Africa advance a new energy paradigm? A mission-oriented approach to megaprojects

Antonio Andreoni et al.

Summary: This paper introduces a mission-oriented approach to address the complex, systemic, interconnected, and urgent issue of green transition. By discussing project-level policy instruments and exploring the South African experience of energy megaprojects, it explores market shaping, risk management, and opportunities for sustainable development in green transition.

OXFORD REVIEW OF ECONOMIC POLICY (2022)

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Article Business

Bringing state capacity into the debate: a key for energy transition in emerging economy

Poppy S. Winanti et al.

Summary: This article analyzes the issue of energy transition in emerging economies like Indonesia, highlighting the importance of state capacity in addition to the concept of energy democracy. It proposes a model that combines socio-technical capacity, community engagement, and rigorous state capacity for successful energy transitions.

JOURNAL OF WORLD ENERGY LAW & BUSINESS (2022)

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Article Economics