Making policy mixes more robust: An integrative and interdisciplinary approach for clean energy transitions

Abstract

Energy transitions from a fossil fuel-based to a clean-energy economy are required to meet international commitments on climate change mitigation. Energy-related policies play a paramount role to influence the pace of clean energy transitions. Energy policy makers must deal with operational, tactical, and strategic challenges due to an extensive range of deep uncertainties such as fuel price fluctuations, unpredictable demand behaviour, and climate change. Even though the future is uncertain, policy makers must design strategies to meet diverse long-term energy goals in line with changing societal needs. Analyses of the dynamics of policy decisions, economic development, technological innova..