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Data-center infrastructure and energy gentrification : perspectives from Sweden
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- Libertson, Frans (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Internationella miljöinstitutet,Universitetets särskilda verksamheter,The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics,University Specialised Centres,International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Velkova, Julia (author)
- Linköpings universitet,Linköping University,Tema teknik och social förändring,Filosofiska fakulteten
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- Palm, Jenny (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Internationella miljöinstitutet,Universitetets särskilda verksamheter,The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics,University Specialised Centres,International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- 2021-04-27
- 2021
- English 10 s.
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In: Sustainability: Science, Practice, and Policy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1548-7733. ; 17:1, s. 153-162
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Abstract
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- Which societal functions should be prioritized when the electricity grid reaches its maximum capacity? By using Sweden as an example, this policy brief discusses the societal negotia- tions that arise around capacity deficits of the electricity grid. By introducing the term energy gentrification, we aim to highlight the potential dangers of failing to recognize that energy also constitutes a societal resource, and like any other resource of the built environ- ment, it is exposed to the risk of exploitation if left unprotected. We propose energy gentrifi- cation as an analytical perspective, through which negotiations and potential conflicts can be studied when grid owners must prioritize who should be connected to the grid. In rela- tion to previous research on gentrification, we identify several parallels to the Swedish case of data centers, such as the relative prioritization of global versus local capital, the competi- tion over resources, the allusion to promises of job opportunities and regional development for justification, and the tradeoffs between common goods versus private interests. The per- spective of energy gentrification offers a useful approach for inquiring into the ethical dimensions of energy policies and for highlighting the bureaucratic nature of energy policy decision-making. The policy brief concludes by proposing opportunities for future research.
Subject headings
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Naturresursteknik -- Energisystem (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Environmental Engineering -- Energy Systems (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Media and Communications (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Sociologi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Sociology (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- energy gentrification
- electricity grid
- limited capacity
- data centers
- digital infrastructure
- Energy gentrification; electricity grid; limited capacity; data center; digital infrastructure
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- art (subject category)
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