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Responsibly shaping technology innovation for the energy transition: an RRI indicator system as a tool
Tobias Buchmann1, Patrick Wolf1, Matthias Müller2,3,4
1Department of System Analysis, Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics
|July 26, 2023
Summary
This study introduces a Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) indicator system to guide energy transition innovations. The system aims to enhance social acceptance by integrating environmental and social factors early in the R&D process.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Innovation Management
- Sociology of Technology
Background:
- Global greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts have yielded limited success.
- New energy innovations are crucial for advancing the energy transition.
- Social acceptance is a key factor for the success of energy innovations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) base indicator system.
- To steer the design of energy transition innovations for improved social acceptance.
- To provide guidelines for R&D and funding organizations.
Main Methods:
- Development of a base indicator system for RRI.
- Formulation of application guidelines for R&D and funding organizations.
- Focus on integrating environmental and social aspects into innovation design.
Main Results:
- The proposed indicator system facilitates early integration of environmental and social aspects.
- It supports the formation of R&D teams aware of innovation responsibility.
- The system aids in monitoring progress across relevant RRI dimensions.
Conclusions:
- The RRI indicator system can guide the design of energy transition innovations.
- It has the potential to improve the social acceptance of these innovations.
- The guidelines assist organizations in the design, selection, and communication of research proposals.
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