2013 | Gavin Bridge, Stefan Bouzarovski, Michael Bradshaw, Nick Eyre
The article discusses the geographical aspects of energy transition, emphasizing the need to understand how spatial patterns and scales influence the shift towards a low-carbon economy. It argues that energy transition is a geographical process involving the reconfiguration of current spatial patterns of economic and social activity. The paper introduces six key concepts: location, landscape, territoriality, spatial differentiation, scaling, and spatial embeddedness. These concepts help in understanding the geographical implications of a low-carbon energy transition. The UK is used as a case study to illustrate these concepts, as it has been a focus of national government policy for nearly a decade. The paper highlights the importance of considering the spatial dimensions of energy transition, as well as the different geographical futures that are possible. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy, including the need for new spatial configurations and the potential for new energy landscapes. The paper concludes that understanding the geographical aspects of energy transition is essential for developing effective policies and strategies for a sustainable energy future.The article discusses the geographical aspects of energy transition, emphasizing the need to understand how spatial patterns and scales influence the shift towards a low-carbon economy. It argues that energy transition is a geographical process involving the reconfiguration of current spatial patterns of economic and social activity. The paper introduces six key concepts: location, landscape, territoriality, spatial differentiation, scaling, and spatial embeddedness. These concepts help in understanding the geographical implications of a low-carbon energy transition. The UK is used as a case study to illustrate these concepts, as it has been a focus of national government policy for nearly a decade. The paper highlights the importance of considering the spatial dimensions of energy transition, as well as the different geographical futures that are possible. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy, including the need for new spatial configurations and the potential for new energy landscapes. The paper concludes that understanding the geographical aspects of energy transition is essential for developing effective policies and strategies for a sustainable energy future.