Hofman, Peter S., and Elzen, Boelie (2010) Exploring system innovation in the electricity system through sociotechnical scenarios. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 22 (6). pp. 653-670.

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Abstract

There is a need for scenario methods specifically designed to explore the complex nature of systems innovation, especially since systems innovations are needed to solve the climate change problem and to deal with the finity of fossil fuels. This paper develops sociotechnical scenarios as a method that can complement existing scenario methods in exploring system innovation. Sociotechnical scenarios are not predictions of the future but can help to design more robust transition oriented policies. They can give insight in the various complex processes at work in systems change, in driving forces and promising combinations of technological, societal and institutional change. The paper illustrates the method by developing three transition pathways and draws policy recommendations for transitions towards low carbon futures based upon these.

Item ID:	75993
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1469-3990
Copyright Information:	© 2010 Taylor & Francis.
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2024 22:38
FoR Codes:	35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour > 350705 Innovation management @ 30% 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4410 Sociology > 441002 Environmental sociology @ 30% 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4410 Sociology > 441007 Sociology and social studies of science and technology @ 40%
SEO Codes:	15 ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK > 1503 Management and productivity > 150306 Technological and organisational innovation @ 100%
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