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Laestadius, S. (2021). Industrial transformation in the anthropocene. In: Technological Change and Industrial Transformation: (pp. 163-188). Taylor and Francis Inc.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Industrial transformation in the anthropocene
2021 (English)In: Technological Change and Industrial Transformation, Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2021, p. 163-188Chapter in book (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor and Francis Inc., 2021
National Category
Business Administration Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified Environmental Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-311651 (URN)2-s2.0-85114659175 (Scopus ID)
Note

Part of book: ISBN 9780429752353, QC 20220502

Available from: 2022-05-02 Created: 2022-05-02 Last updated: 2025-05-05Bibliographically approved
Söder, L., Kåberger, T., Göransson, L., Johnsson, F., Carlson, O., Laestadius, S. & Nilsson, L. J. (2020). Är kärnkraften nödvändig för en fossilfri, svensk, elproduktion?. Stockholm: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Är kärnkraften nödvändig för en fossilfri, svensk, elproduktion?
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2020 (Swedish)Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
Abstract [sv]

Efter flera år av stöd har sol- och vind-el blivit ekonomiskt konkurrenskraftiga och börjat konkurrera ut stora termiska anläggningar för elproduktion. Det stängs nu kol- och kärnkraftverk i flera länder i världen och förespråkare för dessa teknologier hävdar, på olika sätt, att marknaden styr fel och att dessa kraftverk ”behövs” av olika skäl.

I denna rapport har vi undersökt om det finns någon grund för ett sådant ”behov” av kärnkraftverk i Sverige som motiverar att det sker nyinvesteringar trots att konkurrensen på marknaden håller på att slå ut dem.

Syftet med denna rapport är inte att fastslå om man bör ha ett framtida elsystem med eller utan kärnkraft, utan att analysera grunderna, dvs kunskapsläget, för påståendet att det är nödvändigt att ha kärnkraft. Alla diskussioner om framtiden är osäkra, så vi gör heller inte anspråk på att förutse hur framtiden kommer se ut. Upplägget är att gå igenom olika frågeställningar, och koppla dessa till frågan om huruvida kärnkraften är nödvändig för framtiden, så som framförts med exempelvis följande argument:

a) Kärnkraft behövs av ekonomiska skäl

b) Kärnkraft behövs för att vi inte ska vara importberoende

c) Kärnkraft behövs eftersom det finns kapacitetsbrist i t ex Malmö och Stockholm

d) Kärnkraft behövs för att klara elektrifieringen av transporterna och industrin

e) Kärnkraft behövs för att klara klimatmålet

f) Kärnkraft behövs för att vi ska få el alla timmar, dvs klara leveranssäkerheten

g) Kärnkraften behövs för att klara frekvensstabiliteten

h) Kärnkraft behövs för stödtjänster till elsystemet

I avsnitt 2-7 finns en genomgång av dagsläget. I avsnitt 8 finns en mer detaljerad genomgång av listan a)-h) ovan. Mer tekniska detaljer om systembalansering och effektbalansberäkningar finns i Bilaga A-C.

Den slutsats vi drar är att kärnkraften inte är nödvändig för att vi ska kunna få ett stabilt, säkert och fossilfritt elsystem i Sverige i framtiden. Ett elsystem med stor mängd sol- och vindkraft ser dock annorlunda ut än ett med stor mängd kärnkraft. Frågan är då om detta system blir dyrare. Ingen vet vad olika kraftslag kommer att kosta år 2045, men under senare år har det skett en kraftig minskning av kostnaderna för sol- och vindkraft. Samtidigt har kärnkraftens kostnader istället ökat kraftigt. Den är nu betydligt dyrare än ny vindkraft.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2020. p. 56
Keywords
elsystem, energiförsörjning, kärnkraft, förnybar energi, energisystem
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Electrical Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-271886 (URN)
Note

QC 20200520

Available from: 2020-04-09 Created: 2020-04-09 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
Nuur, C., Gustavsson, L. & Laestadius, S. (2018). Capability creation in the natural resource-based sector: experiences from Swedish mining. Innovation and Development, 8(1), 103-123
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Capability creation in the natural resource-based sector: experiences from Swedish mining
2018 (English)In: Innovation and Development, ISSN 2157-930X, E-ISSN 2157-9318, Vol. 8, no 1, p. 103-123Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In the political arena, natural resources activities – including mining– are generally viewed as low-tech and are not associated with the technological innovations that serve as the precursors of competition. In old industrialized nations, mining is limited to a few countries and mining-related activities are typically considered low-tech endeavours that rely on old and outdated technologies. In addition, mining districts are seen as lacking the prerequisites of economic development, such as an entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge formation mechanisms and diverse human capital formation. This paper discusses mining in the old industrialized nation of Sweden where mining is an important contributor to national competitiveness. Through a case study of two mines and the mining district, we argue that in orderto understand the processes underlying the competitiveness of the natural resource-based sector, that is, mining sector in the context of a high-income nation, Sweden, it is important to dig deeper as regards mechanisms such as overall economic and institutional conditions as well as industrial adoptions of generic technologies, learning and upstream collaborations. The paper concludes with suggestions for further research and provides policy implications in the context of competence development.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis Group, 2018
Keywords
Natural resources, mining industry, capability creation, innovation and technological development, Sweden
National Category
Social Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-205393 (URN)10.1080/2157930X.2017.1314813 (DOI)2-s2.0-85049016874 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation, MMW 2013.0194
Note

QC 20170425 QC 20200915

Available from: 2017-04-17 Created: 2017-04-17 Last updated: 2024-03-18Bibliographically approved
Fagerberg, J., Laestadius, S. & Martin, B. R. (2018). The Three Great Issues Confronting Europe: Economic, Environmental and Political. In: Innovation Systems, Policy and Management: (pp. 464-491). Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The Three Great Issues Confronting Europe: Economic, Environmental and Political
2018 (English)In: Innovation Systems, Policy and Management, Cambridge University Press (CUP) , 2018, p. 464-491Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Europe today is confronted by fundamental changes in its external environment as well as internally, giving rise to several daunting policy challenges. First, there is the economic challenge manifest in slow growth or even stagnation in many countries, which, although also present in other parts of the world, is particularly severe in Europe. Second, there is the challenge posed by the climate crisis, the solution of which requires nothing less than a fundamental transformation from carbon-based growth to a new, sustainable economy. Without this, future generations will be in dire straits. The third challenge concerns the governance and policy crisis now facing Europe and the difficulties this poses for policy making and implementation. It might be argued that the recent rapid growth of immigration to Europe represents a fourth challenge.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2018
National Category
Social Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-331264 (URN)10.1017/9781108529525.017 (DOI)2-s2.0-85138926774 (Scopus ID)
Note

QC 20230706

Available from: 2023-07-06 Created: 2023-07-06 Last updated: 2023-07-18Bibliographically approved
Fagerberg, J., Laestadius, S. & Martin, B. R. (2018). The triple challenge for Europe: The economy, climate change, and governance. In: Innovation, Economic Development and Policy: Selected Essays (pp. 384-410). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The triple challenge for Europe: The economy, climate change, and governance
2018 (English)In: Innovation, Economic Development and Policy: Selected Essays, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. , 2018, p. 384-410Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Europe is confronted by an intimidating triple challenge-economic stagnation, climate change, and a governance crisis. What is required is a fundamental transformation of the economy to a new, "green" trajectory based on rapidly diminishing emission of greenhouse gases, the authors contend. Much greater emphasis on innovation in all its forms (not just technological) is an answer. Following this path would mean turning Europe into a veritable laboratory for sustainable growth, environmentally as well as socially.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2018
National Category
Political Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-268621 (URN)10.1080/05775132.2016.1171668 (DOI)2-s2.0-85075413287 (Scopus ID)
Note

QC 20241112

Part of ISBN 9781788110266; 9781788110259

Available from: 2020-04-28 Created: 2020-04-28 Last updated: 2024-11-12Bibliographically approved
Fagerberg, J., Laestadius, S. & Martin, B. R. (2017). The role of innovation policy in simultaneously addressing economic, environmental and governance challenges. CESifo Forum, 18(3), 10-15
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The role of innovation policy in simultaneously addressing economic, environmental and governance challenges
2017 (English)In: CESifo Forum, ISSN 1615-245X, E-ISSN 2190-717X, Vol. 18, no 3, p. 10-15Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Ifo institute for Economic Research e.V., 2017
National Category
Economics and Business
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-218139 (URN)2-s2.0-85033453541 (Scopus ID)
Note

QC 20171123

Available from: 2017-11-23 Created: 2017-11-23 Last updated: 2024-03-18Bibliographically approved
Long, V. & Laestadius, S. (2016). An Indigenous Innovation: An Example from Mobile Communication Technology. Oxford Development Studies, 44(1), 113-133
Open this publication in new window or tab >>An Indigenous Innovation: An Example from Mobile Communication Technology
2016 (English)In: Oxford Development Studies, ISSN 1360-0818, E-ISSN 1469-9966, Vol. 44, no 1, p. 113-133Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper explores the processes of indigenous (global South) innovation, particularly of the “high-tech” and “radical” kind, which have spurred technological catch-up, using the example of a third-generation (3G) Chinese mobile communications technology standard. Three hypotheses were generated from this study: (a) modularity-in-design opens new windows of opportunity for technological catching-up; (b) the lack of essential intellectual property rights acts as a key inducement, or a factor-saving bias, that influences the rate and direction of indigenous innovation in the global South; and (c) the long tail of an old technology affects the take-off of a new indigenous innovation, essentially by shortening the technological distance to be covered.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis Group, 2016
Keywords
indigenous innovation, catching up, IPR strategies, Modularity in design, development
National Category
Other Engineering and Technologies Economics Economic History Business Administration Economic Geography
Research subject
Economics; Industrial Engineering and Management
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-185146 (URN)10.1080/13600818.2015.1111319 (DOI)000387560100006 ()2-s2.0-84957724865 (Scopus ID)
Note

QC 20160420

Available from: 2016-04-11 Created: 2016-04-11 Last updated: 2025-02-10Bibliographically approved
Mertanen, O., Gustavsson, L., Nuur, C. & Laestadius, S. (2016). Remnants from the past or industries for the future? The case of Swedish iron ore mining. In: 18th EBES conference: . Paper presented at 18th EBES conference.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Remnants from the past or industries for the future? The case of Swedish iron ore mining
2016 (English)In: 18th EBES conference, 2016Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Economics and Business
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-180280 (URN)
Conference
18th EBES conference
Funder
Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation, MMW 2013.0194
Note

QC 20160120

Available from: 2016-01-09 Created: 2016-01-09 Last updated: 2024-03-18Bibliographically approved
Blomkvist, P., Johansson, P. & Laestadius, S. (2016). This is Industrial Dynamics. In: Pär Blomkvist och Petter Johansson (Ed.), A Dynamic Mind. Perspectives on Industrial Dynamics in Honour of Staffan Laestadius: . Division of Sustainability and Industrial Dynamics, Department of Industrial Economics and Management, KTH.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>This is Industrial Dynamics
2016 (English)In: A Dynamic Mind. Perspectives on Industrial Dynamics in Honour of Staffan Laestadius / [ed] Pär Blomkvist och Petter Johansson, Division of Sustainability and Industrial Dynamics, Department of Industrial Economics and Management, KTH. , 2016Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Division of Sustainability and Industrial Dynamics, Department of Industrial Economics and Management, KTH., 2016
Series
TRITA-IEO, ISSN 1100-7982 ; 2016:08
National Category
Social Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-203310 (URN)
Note

QC 20170316

Available from: 2017-03-15 Created: 2017-03-15 Last updated: 2024-03-15Bibliographically approved
Sriwannawit, P. & Laestadius, S. (2015). Determinants of the diffusion of solar home systems: Case study among low-income inhabitants in Bangladesh. Energy and Environment, 26(5)
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Determinants of the diffusion of solar home systems: Case study among low-income inhabitants in Bangladesh
2015 (English)In: Energy and Environment, ISSN 0958-305X, E-ISSN 2048-4070, Vol. 26, no 5Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This article discusses the determinants of technology diffusion among the low-income adopters, i.e. those belonging to the bottom of the pyramid market. Our aim is to analyse the variables that determine the adoption rate of Solar Home Systems. The analysis is drawn from a qualitative case study in Bangladesh based on interviews, observation and documents. We re-conceptualize diffusion process into three basic components: source, innovation and adopter. In particular, we focus on the characteristics of the source that are specific to the low-income market. In our case, the source is a social entrepreneur who seeks social wealth rather than economic wealth. Our empirical study may help to illuminate diffusion processes conducted by social entrepreneurs at the bottom of the pyramid because it contributes to a more comprehensive list of variables that affect the innovation adoption rate.

Keywords
bottom of the pyramid, photovoltaic system, rural electrification, social entrepreneur
National Category
Energy Systems
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-166619 (URN)10.1260/0958-305X.26.5.803 (DOI)000362602000004 ()2-s2.0-84979539078 (Scopus ID)
Note

Updated from manuscript to article.

QC 20151104

Available from: 2015-05-12 Created: 2015-05-12 Last updated: 2024-03-18Bibliographically approved
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