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Negotiating the Energy Future: Exploring Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as Potential Replacement for Coal-Fired Power Plants : A Case Study of the Eemshaven
Duivenbode, Job Jack Benjamin van (2024) Negotiating the Energy Future: Exploring Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as Potential Replacement for Coal-Fired Power Plants : A Case Study of the Eemshaven.
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| Abstract: | The thesis titled "Negotiating the Energy Future: Exploring Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as Potential Replacement for Coal-Fired Power Plants: A Case Study of the Eemshaven" investigates the role of SMRs in the energy transition within the Eemshaven area of the Netherlands. It employs the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) framework to analyze how various social groups, such as industry representatives, government officials, environmental organizations and local communities, negotiate the adoption of SMRs. The research highlights the interpretive flexibility of technology, revealing differing perspectives on SMRs' economic benefits and environmental risks. Methodologically, the study involves data collection through interviews and thematic analysis, ensuring ethical considerations and transparency throughout the research process. The findings emphasize the importance of social dynamics in shaping public acceptance and the broader implications for energy policy. Ultimately, the thesis contributes to understanding the complexities of energy transitions and the potential of SMRs as a sustainable alternative to coal-fired power plants, offering insights for future research and practical applications in energy management. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 01 general works, 02 science and culture in general, 43 environmental science, 70 social sciences in general |
| Programme: | Environmental and Energy Management MSc (69319) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/102574 |
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