Building Resilient Energy Systems: Lessons from Japan

This book explores why catastrophic events like oil shocks and nuclear meltdowns don't always lead to transitions away from the energy technologies involved. It examines how shocks and stakeholder relationships combine to influence energy system transitions, using a case study of Japan's trajectory from the 1970s oil crises to the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The book offers unique and universal lessons for cooperation on innovation and energy system resilience applicable to communities and nations around the globe, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into an ongoing puzzle: why don't catastrophic events, such as oil shocks and nuclear meltdowns, always trigger transitions away from the energy technologies involved? To unravel this enigma, Jennifer F. Sklarew takes us on a fascinating journey, examining how two key factors – shocks and stakeholder relationships – combine to influence energy system transitions. Through a case study of Japan's trajectory from the 1970s oil crises to the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, she sheds light on the intricate interplay between these factors and their impact on energy policies and policymaking.

Sklarew delves deep into the role of diverse stakeholders, their resilience priorities, and how changes in stakeholder cooperation and clout respond to and are affected by these shocks. She highlights how this combination of shocks and relationship changes shapes energy policies and policymaking, offering valuable insights applicable to communities and nations worldwide.

Drawing from Japan's narrative, the book offers unique and universal lessons for cooperation on innovation and energy system resilience. It explores the implications for transitions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and places energy system resilience and innovation within the broader context of the food-energy-water-climate nexus.

Whether you are an expert or a student, a practitioner or a policymaker, this book will captivate your interest. It provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the complex dynamics driving energy system transitions, offering valuable insights and perspectives that will inspire and inform your work in this critical field.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032130873