The energy transition in the Swedish iron and steel sector, 1800– 1939

Cristian Ducoing, Fredrik Olsson-Spjut

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Abstract

This article analyses the energy transition of the Swedish iron and steel industry (1800–1939), a leading actor in the European iron and steel market during the 19th and 20th centuries.
This industry is an interesting case to analyse from the perspective of energy transition and the composition and change of capital stock (classified by energy technology). in-depth review of the this topic will enable the analysis of the dynamics of energy transition; moreover, this case study, with particular emphasis on
technology adoption, lock-in carbon infrastructure, and energy transition, is a relevant tool for understanding the current difficulties in implementing cleaner energy sources and infrastructures.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Energy History
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Economic History

Free keywords

  • coal
  • enterprise
  • energy transition
  • Sweden
  • carbon
  • capitalism

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