Unit:
Specialty Science, Technology, Society-Science and Technology StudiesLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Avramopoulos Ioannis
Supervisors info:
Κωνσταντίνος Δημητράκοπουλος
Αριστοτέλης Τύμοας
Γεώργιος Βελεγράκης
Original Title:
ON THE LOGIC OF TECHNOLOGY SCALING: THE CASE OF WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Translated title:
ON THE LOGIC OF TECHNOLOGY SCALING: THE CASE OF WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Summary:
In this thesis we attempt to investigate wind energy technology scaling process and the way it is embedded in its social and physical context.
We recount the modern wind turbines scale up technology in terms of their historical development. In particular, we try to examine the way social interests and conditions are embedded in modern large-scale wind technology artefacts.
Furthermore, we discuss the impacts of industrial scale wind turbines installations and their contradiction to the renewability character of wind energy.
Finally, we propose some directions for further research.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Scaling technology, Wind energy technology scaling, Wind Turbines, Science Technology Society or Science and Technology Studies
