The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan

This paper argues that, although Japan’s and Germany’s energy transition paths differ in detail, a trend towards decentralisation is clearly evident in both countries. Based on comprehensive screening, own stocktaking and the results of a stakeholder dialogue, this paper highligh...

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Autores principales:	Oliver Wagner, Maike Venjakob, Judith Schröder
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Publicado:	SDEWES Centre 2021
Materias:	energy transition decentralisation community energy power politics energy market participative governance. Technology T Economic growth, development, planning HD72-88
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/331afd2ca4104c15a9aeee29c54f4385
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:331afd2ca4104c15a9aeee29c54f43852021-11-20T09:32:58ZThe Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan1848-925710.13044/j.sdewes.d8.0334https://doaj.org/article/331afd2ca4104c15a9aeee29c54f43852021-12-01T00:00:00Z http://www.sdewes.org/jsdewes/pid8.0334 https://doaj.org/toc/1848-9257This paper argues that, although Japan’s and Germany’s energy transition paths differ in detail, a trend towards decentralisation is clearly evident in both countries. Based on comprehensive screening, own stocktaking and the results of a stakeholder dialogue, this paper highlights the motivation for different local actors to enter the energy market in both countries. Although there are challenges to success in a market dominated by large energy companies, this paper argues that the benefits to local communities outweigh the efforts. Overall, it is shown that democratisation and the decentralisation of the energy system are suitable to facilitate a successful transformation process in both countries.Oliver WagnerMaike VenjakobJudith SchröderSDEWES Centrearticleenergy transitiondecentralisationcommunity energypowerpoliticsenergy marketparticipative governance.TechnologyTEconomic growth, development, planningHD72-88ENJournal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, Vol 9, Iss 4, Pp 1-23 (2021)
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spellingShingle	energy transition decentralisation community energy power politics energy market participative governance. Technology T Economic growth, development, planning HD72-88 Oliver Wagner Maike Venjakob Judith Schröder The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan
description	This paper argues that, although Japan’s and Germany’s energy transition paths differ in detail, a trend towards decentralisation is clearly evident in both countries. Based on comprehensive screening, own stocktaking and the results of a stakeholder dialogue, this paper highlights the motivation for different local actors to enter the energy market in both countries. Although there are challenges to success in a market dominated by large energy companies, this paper argues that the benefits to local communities outweigh the efforts. Overall, it is shown that democratisation and the decentralisation of the energy system are suitable to facilitate a successful transformation process in both countries.
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title	The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan
title_short	The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan
title_full	The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan
title_fullStr	The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan
title_full_unstemmed	The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan
title_sort	growing impact of decentralised actors in power generation: a comparative analysis of the energy transition in germany and japan
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The Growing Impact of Decentralised Actors in Power Generation: A Comparative Analysis of the Energy Transition in Germany and Japan

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