The Ecosystems Perspective in Energy Research: A New Field is Born?

Dimos Chatzinikolaou (), Charis Vlados () and Angelika Kokkinaki ()
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Dimos Chatzinikolaou: Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, 69100, Greece; & Knowledge Management, Innovation and Strategy Center (KISC), University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Charis Vlados: Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, 69100, Greece; & Knowledge Management, Innovation and Strategy Center (KISC), University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus; & School of Business, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Angelika Kokkinaki: Knowledge Management, Innovation and Strategy Center (KISC), University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus; & School of Business, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 249-266

Abstract: The "ecosystem perspective" seems to be gaining importance in energy research. This paper offers a systematic review of 98 articles to shed light on the burgeoning interest in the "energy ecosystems" perspective. The growth in energy ecosystems research stems from several factors: the integration of approaches that connect energy flows with ecological concepts, the inclusion of emerging technologies and socio-technical nuances, and a significant uptick in academic publications over recent years. Our review identifies four pivotal trends shaping the energy ecosystems discourse: "industrial ecology and sustainable development," "energy transition and socioeconomic evolution," "business and innovation ecosystems in energy," "distributed energy systems, smart grid innovations, and associated policy-regulation dynamics." These trends underscore a pronounced emphasis on energy efficiency in the pertinent literature. Looking ahead, there's a case for adopting a comprehensive macro-meso-micro framework, with a particular spotlight on the intricate roles of individual energy firms within these ecosystems.

Keywords: Energy Ecosystem; Systematic Literature Review; Macro-Meso-Micro Framework; Industrial Ecology; Energy Transition; Distributed Energy Systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.16030

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