How easy is it to pivot to clean innovation?

Abstract:

The energy industry needs to transition to a low-carbon paradigm to stay consistent with net-zero targets. However, a high degree of carbon lock-in persists and developments such as hydraulic fracturing raise questions on whether the innovation system is moving decisively enough. Sugandha Srivastav assesses how feasible the pivot from dirty to clean innovation is and uses a data-driven approach to challenge the implicit assumption that this shift is always difficult.