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Social discourse on the energy transition in Slovenia and Austria: on the way to self-sufficient energy supply

Project name: Social discourse on the energy transition in Slovenia and Austria: on the way to self-sufficient energy supply

Project client: ARRS Public agency of the Republic of Slovenia for research activities

Time frame: 1. 1. 2023-31. 12. 2024

Project coordinator: UM Faculty of Logistics

Participating organizations: University of Graz

 

Brief summary of the project:

Identification of the problem and challenges of science The lack of fossil resources, the rarity and uneven distribution of raw materials, environmental challenges and international climate agreements in the face of current geopolitical tensions force the energy sector in the EU to prioritize local and renewable sources of energy supply that supports long-term self-sufficiency and rapid decarbonization within the EU and individual member states.

Public perception and discourse on priorities in the field of energy supply is a major challenge, which the public understands and describes differently with different statements and attitudes towards dispersed and centralized renewable sources, which are becoming a key competitor to conventional energy sources. Various stakeholders (politicians, decision-makers, industry, energy users and prosumers) are slowly becoming aware of this phenomenon and renewable sources are becoming more and more popular. To achieve a greater share of renewable resources and energy independence, we can realize that new technology alone is not enough. The energy transition will also be dictated by the individual understanding and perception of individuals regarding the impacts that the energy transition will have on them, so research into social understanding is essential for the success of this type of transition. The main goal of this project collaboration is therefore the study of the social discourse on the energy transition in Slovenia and Austria and the identification of the dominant narratives that only describe it in both countries.

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