Hofman, Peter S., Elzen, Boelie E., and Geels, Frank W. (2004) Sociotechnical scenarios as a new policy tool to explore system innovations: Co-evolution of technology and society in The Netherland’s electricity domain. Innovation: Organization & Management, 6 (2). pp. 344-360.

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Abstract

System innovations are long-term transitions from one sociotechnical system to another. They involve not only changes in technology, but also changes in user practices, regulation, industrial networks, infrastructure, and culture. Current scenario methods are not entirely suited to explore possible system innovations. They lack attention to the co-evolution of technology and society, and to insights from innovation studies and sociology of technology. Hence, we propose a new tool: sociotechnical scenarios. We illustrate the tool with two scenarios in the electricity domain, sketching transition paths to more sustainable systems. We also derive strategic policy recommendations from the two scenarios.

Item ID:	75998
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2204-0226
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Date Deposited:	14 Nov 2023 01:37
FoR Codes:	44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4410 Sociology > 441007 Sociology and social studies of science and technology @ 80% 44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4407 Policy and administration > 440710 Research, science and technology policy @ 20%
SEO Codes:	28 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 2801 Expanding knowledge > 280123 Expanding knowledge in human society @ 50% 15 ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK > 1503 Management and productivity > 150306 Technological and organisational innovation @ 50%
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