Jumping to a better world
An agent-based exploration of criticality in low-carbon energy transitions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13065647 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Oscar Kraan (0000-0001-5232-2851, Utrecht University, corresponding author), Steven Dalderop (Utrecht University), Gert Jan Kramer (0000-0002-8983-4516, Utrecht University), Igor Nikolic (0000-0002-6002-7083, Delft University of Technology) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Pages | 156-165 |
| Publication date | 2018-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Energy Research & Social Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2214-6296 • E-ISSN: 2214-6326 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.erss.2018.08.024 |
| OpenAlex | W2895330556 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 62 |
Understanding the possible transition pathways of the energy system requires the integration of human behaviour in energy system models. In order to model the influence of actor behaviour we have developed ACT (Agent-Based Model of Critical Transitions), an agent-based model inspired by an existing conceptualisation of critical transitions. ACT allows us to depart from the current mean-field approach and explicitly explore the effects of heterogeneity, leaders, and networks on the transition. Two key finding are (1) the importance of local communities and (2) leaders can both encourage and discourage the energy transition; a finding that nuances existing literature on critical transitions. We conclude with a reflection on the strengths and weaknesses of our modeling approach
Business · Computer security · Critical reflection · Criticality · Energy (signal processing · Energy system · Energy transition · Field (mathematics · Key (lock · Order (exchange · Physics · Reflection (computer programming · Strengths and weaknesses · Transition (genetics · Complex Systems and Decision Making · Computer Science · Global Energy and Sustainability Research · Mathematics · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
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| Citations per year | 0.71 |
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| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |