Smart grids or smart users? Involving users in developing a low carbon electricity economy
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2013

This article analyses practices and perceptions of stakeholders on including users in smart grids experiments in the Netherlands. In-depth interviews have been conducted and smart grid projects have been analysed, using a Strategic Niche Management framework. The analysis shows that there is a clear trend to pay more attention to users in new smart grid projects. However, too much focus on technology and economic incentives can become a barrier. Some institutional barriers have been identified. New innovative business models should be developed to explore different options to involve users. The many pilot and demonstration projects that are taking shape or are being planned offer an excellent opportunity for such an exploration. Learning on the social dimensions of smart grids, and the international exchange of experiences can prevent a premature lock-in in a particular pathway. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.

Smart grids

Strategic niche management

Users

Författare

G.P.J. Verbong

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

Sjouke Beemsterboer

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

F. Sengers

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

Energy Policy

0301-4215 (ISSN)

Vol. 52 117-125

Drivkrafter

Hållbar utveckling

Styrkeområden

Energi

Ämneskategorier

Övrig annan samhällsvetenskap

DOI

10.1016/j.enpol.2012.05.003

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