Industrial Policy and Energy Transition Dynamics
Summary
Industrial policy and energy transition dynamics intersect as governments seek to direct innovation, investment and market structures towards decarbonisation. A modern industrial policy extends beyond traditional sector support to encompass mission-oriented frameworks that stimulate low-carbon technology development, infrastructure build-out and resilient supply chains. Energy transition dynamics describe the socio-technical shifts by which established regimes interact with emerging niches—such as renewable generation, energy storage and electrified transport—under evolving regulatory, economic and geopolitical conditions. The interplay between policy levers, technological maturation and institutional capacity determines the pace and distributional effects of transition pathways. Globally, this nexus has profound implications for sustainable growth, energy security and climate mitigation, evident in targeted public investments in green hydrogen projects and regulatory reforms that streamline grid integration of distributed renewables.
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Technical terms
Industrial policy: Government interventions designed to shape the structure, performance and competitiveness of domestic industries.
Energy transition: The shift from fossil-fuel-based energy systems to renewable and low-carbon alternatives.
Multilevel Perspective (MLP): A framework analysing transitions across niche innovations, incumbent regimes and broader socio-technical landscapes.
Mission-oriented policy: A strategic approach that sets explicit, ambitious goals to guide innovation towards societal challenges.
Electrification: The replacement of fossil-based processes with electricity derived increasingly from low-carbon or renewable sources.
References
- Understanding Nigeria’s transition pathway to carbon neutrality using the Multilevel Perspective. Carbon Neutrality (2023).
- Designing industrial strategy for a low carbon transformation. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions (2018).
- Does environmental protection tax law accelerate energy transition? Evidence from electrification of 262 cities in China. E3S Web of Conferences (2024).
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