Sociotechnical Transition to Smart Energy: The Case of Samso 1997-2030

Jantzen, Jan and Kristensen, Michael and Christensen, Toke Haunstrup (2018) Sociotechnical Transition to Smart Energy: The Case of Samso 1997-2030. Energy, 162. pp. 20-34. ISSN 0360-5442

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Abstract

This case study analyses an ongoing practical transition to a smart energy system. The Danish island of Samso, with 3700 inhabitants, aims for a fossil fuel free energy system in the year 2030. Owing to natural limitations, it is necessary to exploit the available energy sources in a manner, which requires careful planning. Furthermore, civic engagement is necessary for a democratic transition to a smart energy system. Therefore the transition has a social side and a technical side, which is analysed. The analysis applies the causal loop diagram of an urban model in order to explain the inner workings of the island community. The analysis illustrates many planning elements, such as political energy targets, sociotechnical priorities, energy vision, energy balance, energy action plan, and examples of demand-side management. The analysis shows that the current municipal plan is comprehensive, but not coherent. It will be necessary to consider trade-offs, that is, set a goal that would balance housing, jobs, agriculture, tourism, biomass and energy. An open question for further research is whether this insight from Samso can be scaled or replicated to other regions.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Download free of charge until 29 Sep 2018 by the share link, https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1XXM41H~c~3lVP
Creators:	Jantzen, Jan and Kristensen, Michael and Christensen, Toke Haunstrup
Projects:	MATCH
Date Deposited:	26 Aug 2018 13:19
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2018 13:19
URI:	http://arkiv.energiinstituttet.dk/id/eprint/635

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