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Category Text Publication
Reference Category Book chapters
DOI 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190633851.013.31
Title (Primary) Exnovation as a necessary factor in successful energy transitions
Title (Secondary) The Oxford handbook of energy and society
Author David, M.
Publisher Gross, M.; Davidson, D.J.
Year 2018
Department SUSOZ
Page From 519
Page To 537
Language englisch
Keywords exnovation; energy transition; Germany; electricity, public
UFZ inventory Leipzig, Bibliothek, Hauptlesesaal, 00525794, 18-0391 DK: 338.23 : 620.91 Oxf
Abstract This chapter strives toward a conceptual understanding of exnovation processes for energy transitions. Exnovation, the opposite of innovation, describes a process of divestment from fossil-fuel energy technologies and production structures. As an exemplifying case study, it discusses the exnovation of specific, unsustainable electricity production technologies in the face of the German energy transition. By looking at the interplay of politics, scientific modeling, and public involvement, it shows that exnovation is a necessary means for energy transitions but is hard to achieve. The chapter finds that more attention should be given to groups that bring exnovation to the energy transition agenda.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=20807
David, M. (2018):
Exnovation as a necessary factor in successful energy transitions
In: Gross, M., Davidson, D.J. (eds.)
The Oxford handbook of energy and society
Oxford University Press, New York, p. 519 - 537 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190633851.013.31