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Developing a Niche Readiness Level Model to Assess Socio-Economic Maturity: The Case of DC Technologies in the Transition to Flexible Electrical Networks

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  • Schöpper, Yannick
  • Digmayer, Claas
  • Bartusch, Raphaela
  • Ebrahim, Ola
  • Hermens, Sarah
  • Nejabat, Razieh

    (E.ON Energy Research Center, Future Energy Consumer Needs and Behavior (FCN))

  • Steireif, Niklas
  • Wendorff, Jannik
  • Jakobs, Eva-Maria
  • Lohrberg, Frank
  • Madlener, Reinhard

    (E.ON Energy Research Center, Future Energy Consumer Needs and Behavior (FCN))

  • Mütze-Niewöhner, Susanne
  • Reicher, Christa
  • Böschen, Stefan

Abstract

Current developments such as increasing energy demands and the integration of rising shares of renewable energies pose significant challenges for existing distribution networks based on alternating current (AC). Recent literature discusses the suitability and potential advantages of direct current (DC) to meet such demands. The focus here is technically driven, for example, looking at technological readiness assessments. What is missing in these considerations is a model that examines the readiness of such DC technologies developed in niches from the viewpoint of Transition Studies. Therefore, this study draws on the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) and Strategic Niche Management (SNM) literature to draft an approach of a Niche Readiness Level (NRL) Model. Using a multi-method approach, we identified key socioeconomic mechanisms that influence the maturation of DC technologies towards temporal and spatial market diffusion. Moreover, we stress potential benefits of the Niche Readiness Level Model with special regard to theoretical and practical implications.

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  • Schöpper, Yannick & Digmayer, Claas & Bartusch, Raphaela & Ebrahim, Ola & Hermens, Sarah & Nejabat, Razieh & Steireif, Niklas & Wendorff, Jannik & Jakobs, Eva-Maria & Lohrberg, Frank & Madlener, Reinh, 2023. "Developing a Niche Readiness Level Model to Assess Socio-Economic Maturity: The Case of DC Technologies in the Transition to Flexible Electrical Networks," FCN Working Papers 11/2023, E.ON Energy Research Center, Future Energy Consumer Needs and Behavior (FCN).
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:fcnwpa:2023_011
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