New & Renewable Energy (신재생에너지)

Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy (한국신·재생에너지학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Understanding and Activating the Role of Market Actors in the Process of Mini-PV Installation in Seoul: Based on Practice Theory

서울시 미니태양광 설치 과정에서 시장 행위자 역할 이해와 활성화 방안: 실천이론 관점을 바탕으로

  • Ha, Jihun (Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University) ;
  • Hwangbo, Eunyoung (Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University) ;
  • Ahn, Juyoung (Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University) ;
  • Yun, Sun-Jin (Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Institute for Sustainable Development, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2020.10.03
  • Accepted : 2021.02.10
  • Published : 2021.03.25
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of market actors in the energy transition process and the interaction between them and ordinary citizens, primarily focusing on the mini-PV project in Seoul. The study also proposes measures to harness market actors' activities and successfully implement the distribution of mini-PV systems in Seoul. In this study, practice theory is used as a theoretical resource to analyze the interaction between market actors and civil society actors and to help understand how market actors influence the decisions of regular citizens in installing mini-PV at their properties. After conducting surveys and hosting in-depth interviews with ordinary citizens and market actors, it was found that to further promote the role of market actors, the Seoul Metropolitan Government should actively support and monitor the public relations activities of market actors, while concurrently managing selected companies and establishing relevant administrative systems for continued effective use post-installation of mini-PV systems. In future studies of the energy transition process, market actors should also be recognized as key players, along with government and civil society actors, and their roles should be studied in a balanced way.

Keywords

References

  1. Lee, S.H., 2018, "A critical review on the transition policies of Seoul metropolitan city", ECO, 22(2), 41-76.
  2. Yun, J.H., and Kang, S.M., 2020, "Study on the Relationship between CO2, Nuclear, and Renewable Energy Generation in Korea, Japan and Germany", New. Renew. Energy, 16(4), 9-12. https://doi.org/10.7849/ksnre.2020.0015
  3. The Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea, 2019, "Audit report - a status of veranda type mini-PV project in metropolitan Seoul", https://www.bai.go.kr/cmm/fdm/FileDown.do;jsessionid=LvYv2Qf87h5hL281Z6UoO7ln.node02?atchFileId=jj20191007%20140223&fileSn=1&siteId=bai&bbsId=BBSMSTR_100000000009.
  4. Kim, J.H., Park, J.M., Kim, W.C., and Yun, S.-J., 2020, "Exploring Ways for Transition Management through the Analysis of the Action Space: The Case of the Mini-PV Dissemination Project in Seoul", J. Soc. Sci., 31(1), 3-29. https://doi.org/10.16881/jss.2020.01.31.1.3
  5. Kim, M.J., Park, S.Y., Kim, J.H., Ahn, S.R., and Ku, D.W., 2018, "'Sharing City' and Energy Transition Policy of Seoul: A Sustainability Transition Perspective", ECO, 22(2), 7-40.
  6. Baek, J.H., and Yun, S.-J., 2015, "The mini-PV project as a strategic niche for one less nuclear power plant of Seoul and changes in energy citizenship - based on the survey of residents' awareness in Nowon-gu, Seoul", The Seoul Institute, 16(3), 91-111.
  7. An, J.B., and Lee, T.D., 2016, "An analysis of city energy transition: Seoul's one less nuclear power plant policy", ECO, 20(1), 105-141.
  8. Lee, K.J., 2015, "Energy politics and civil governance of Mayor Park Wonsoon in Metropolitan Seoul", Korean Critical Sociological Association, 107, 140-172.
  9. Lee, J.H., 2017, "Explaining one less nuclear energy policy from governance perspective: energy transition and effectiveness of urban energy policy", J. Legis. Stud., 50, 152-185.
  10. Choi, S.K., and Choi, G.H., 2016, "A study on the solar power for energy transition: a case study of Seoul metropolitan government", Journal of the Korean Urban Management Association, 29(3), 275-295.
  11. Jung, S.Y., and Yun, S.-J., 2017, "An analysis on the process and expansion of the Won Buddhism's sunshine temple project", Space&Environment, 62, 141-182.
  12. Cho, M.S., and Yun, S.-J., 2016, "Learning of ecological citizenship through the process of energy transition movements: based on a qualitative case study on an energy self-sufficient village in Gwanak-gu, Seoul", Space&Environment, 26(4), 190-228. https://doi.org/10.19097/KASER.2016.26.4.190
  13. Park, J.H., 2015, "The state and tasks of energy cooperatives in Korea: from the perspective of energy citizenship", ECO, 19(1), 173-211.
  14. Yun, S.-J., and Sim, H.Y., 2015, "Possibilities and institutional limits of citizens' solar power cooperatives as a strategic niche for energy transition: focusing on the case of Seoul", Space&Environment, 25(1), 140-178. https://doi.org/10.19097/KASER.2015.25.1.140
  15. Yun, S.-J., 2003, "A direction of energy policy transformation to achieve a sustainable energy system: based on critical reviews on renewable energy-related laws and institutions", Korean Society and Public Administration, 14(1), 269-299.
  16. Avelino, F., and Rotmans, J., 2009, "Power in transition: an interdisciplinary framework to study power in relation to structural change", Eur. J. Soc. Theory, 12(4), 543-569. https://doi.org/10.1177/1368431009349830
  17. Genus, A., and Coles, A.-M., 2008, "Rethinking the multi-level perspective of technological transitions", Res. Policy, 37(9), 1436-1445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2008.05.006
  18. Schatzki, T.R., 1996, "Social practice. a Wittgensteinian approach to human activity and the social", Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  19. Elizabeth Shove., and Mika Pantzar., 2005, "Consumers, producers and practices: understanding the invention and reinvention of Nordic walking", J. Consum. Cult., 5(1), 43-64. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469540505049846
  20. Warde, A., 2005, "Consumption and theories of practice", J. Consum. Cult., 5(2), 131-153. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469540505053090
  21. Kirsten Gram-Hanssen., 2011, "Understanding change and continuity in residential energy consumption", J. Consum. Cult., 11(1), 61-78. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469540510391725