In this perspective article, we critically explore 'disruption'in relation to sustainability
transitions in the energy sector. Recognising significant ambiguity associated with the term …

For many observers we are entering an age of heightened disruption in energy systems–a
'disruption narrative'is now prominent and seemingly widely-shared. The energy disruption …

Academic and policy literatures are seeing a growing discussion about 'clean energy
disruption'. However, the term disruption often lacks definitional clarity. Departing from the …

This paper firstly assesses the usefulness of Christensen's disruptive innovation framework
for low-carbon system change, identifying three conceptual limitations with regard to the unit …

In this perspective I argue that the term 'disruptive innovation'is at best too narrow and at
worst meaningless to describe the important transformation of energy in the light of the …

Because of the urgency of accelerating transitions, we examine the emerging understanding
of the concept of 'disruption'in the context of sustainability transition studies to critically …

Alongside ambitious targets for economy-wide decarbonisation, a 'smart and local energy
revolution'narrative has recently emerged in energy policy and research. To consider the …

Clayton Christensen's term,'disruptive innovation'has become widespread. Unfortunately,
Christensen's theory relies on far too narrow a conception of both disruption and innovation …

Energy systems around the globe face multiple, major pressures to transform into more
sustainable ones. Over the past decades numerous, potentially sustainable energy …

Mankind is facing huge challenges due to climate change and subnational actors are
increasingly considered to be relevant actors in the energy transition. In this paper, we argue …