| ID | 116692 |
| Title Proper | Regime destabilisation as the flipside of energy transitions |
| Other Title Information | lessons from the history of the British coal industry (1913-1997) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Turnheim, Bruno ; Geels, Frank W |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper investigates a neglected aspect of the transitions literature: the destabilisation of existing regimes and industries. It presents an analytical perspective that integrates four existing views on destabilisation and conceptualizes the process as a multi-dimensional and enacted phenomenon involving technical, economic, political, and cultural processes. This perspective is illustrated with two historical cases of the British coal industry (1913-1967, 1967-1997). These cases are also used to articulate five lessons regarding the overall destabilisation process and five lessons regarding the economic and socio-political environments of industries. The conclusion section translates the historical lessons into insights with relevance for the contemporary challenge of climate change and transitions to low-carbon energy systems. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 50; Nov 2012: p.35-49 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 50; Nov 2012: p.35-49 |
| Key Words | Industry Destabilisation ; Socio - Technical Transitions ; Coal |