New paper in the journal ScienceDirect: how local sustainable transition processes related to the introduction of large-scale sustainable energy infrastructure projects in peripheralized areas

The paper examines local sustainable transition processes related to the introduction of large-scale sustainable energy infrastructure projects in peripheralized areas, with a specific focus on understanding their role and complex development considerations, potentials, and dilemmas. Experiences are reported from the Danish `Energy Island Bornholm´, where a 3,8 GW offshore wind farm field isplanned, potentially presenting new, local business and innovation opportunities, whilst raising concerns about local preparedness and capacitylevels when undertaking a host role in such a massive project. The empiricalbase consists of qualitative data (observations and interviews) from a local development project running 2022–2023. Findings are analysed and discussed based on theoretical insights from literature on sustainable transition and peripheralization processes, resulting in four analytical dimensions: Local economic opportunities and green paths; Demography and work force dilemmas; Democracy and involvement; Governance and capacity building. The paper urges more comprehensive, comparative, and critical place-specific research on transition processes.

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Link to the journal where the article is located and can be downloaded (if you have access): Navigating sustainable transitionprocesses at the local level: The case of Energy Island Bornholm -ScienceDirect

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