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Lana Ollier1, Marc Melliger1, Florence Metz2
1Research Institute for Sustainability Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.
Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis
|August 13, 2024
Summary
Governments dynamically adapt energy transition policy priorities as renewable systems mature and integrate. Strategic sequencing of policy instruments is crucial for navigating these evolving priorities and ensuring a smooth energy transition.
Area of Science:
- Energy policy
- Socio-technical systems analysis
- Renewable energy integration
Background:
- The energy transition involves maturing renewable electricity systems and challenges integrating them with existing infrastructure.
- Understanding how government policy priorities shift during this transition is critical for effective governance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how governments adapt their policy priorities throughout the energy transition.
- To identify patterns and sequences in policy priority shifts.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of policy documents and governmental actions.
- Case studies across six European Union member states.
Main Results:
- Governments dynamically adjust policy priorities in response to changes in their socio-technical energy systems.
- A discernible sequence of policy priorities emerges as the energy transition progresses.
Conclusions:
- Governmental policy priorities are not static but evolve with the energy transition.
- Strategic and timely sequencing of policy instruments is essential for managing evolving priorities and facilitating a successful transition.
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