Lost in transition? Comparing strategies of electricity companies in Delhi |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Laboratoire Techniques, Université Paris-Est, Territoires et Sociétés (LATTS) – UMR 8134 CNRS, 6 et 8 avenue Blaise Pascal – Cité Descartes, F – 77455 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France;2. Institute of Research for Development, UMR 245 CESSMA, Paris, France;1. Center for Regional Environmental Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies, 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8506, Japan;2. Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Science, P.O. Box 417, N072, Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China;3. Center for Social Environmental Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies, 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8506, Japan;4. Faculty of Systems Engineering, Wakayama University, Sakaedani 930, Wakayama 640-8510, Japan;5. Faculty of Economics, Wakayama University, Sakaedani 930, Wakayama 640-8510, Japan;6. School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, China 200240;1. DIES - Università degli Studi di Udine, Via Tomadini 30/A, I-33100 Udine, Italy;2. IEFE - Università Bocconi, Via Rontgen 1, 20136, Milan, Italy;1. Smith College, Northampton, MA, United States;2. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States;1. Economic and Social Research Institute, Whitaker Square, Sir John Rogerson''s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland;2. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland;3. Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland;4. School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Roxby Building, Liverpool L69 7ZT, UK;1. Samsung Economic Research Institute, 29th Floor, Samsung Life Seocho Tower, Seocho 2-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-955, South Korea;2. Technology Management, Economics, and Policy Program, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Sillim-Dong, Kwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-742, South Korea |
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| Abstract: | This paper examines the notion of energy transition when implemented by private utilities. In 2000, the Delhi government privatized electricity distribution to three private distribution companies. Most research was concerned with the impact of privatization on energy reliability, tariff settings and regulation issues. This paper looks at two under-researched themes: the expansion of services to poorer neighborhoods and the rollout of clean energy policies. This focus allows to unpack the materiality of socio-technical systems, to analyze how energy infrastructures are being technically deployed on the ground and to identify which social approach is used. To detail the specific practices of each company provides a more nuanced and accurate understanding of the reform. In-depth analysis of the three private utilities show that they interpret the reform mandate differently: they use a varied range of technical tools; they respond differently to social concerns in poorer neighborhoods; and they have distinctive internal management choices and corporate cultures. All these four factors can strengthen or undermine the transition towards increased access and clean energy. |
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| Keywords: | Energy transition Utilities India Electrification Renewable energy Demand side management |
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