My research is driven by a simple observation: while technological innovation in the energy transition receives substantial attention, the governance of emerging energy technologies often remains in the background. I explore, analyze, and design governance approaches that can accelerate the development and implementation of emerging energy storage technologies in an interdisciplinary, multi-actor, and multi-level contexts. My work engages closely with policymakers, technology developers, and societal stakeholders, using qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and systematic document analysis. By capturing both the formal and informal dimensions of governance, I contribute to scholarly debates on sustainability transitions, socio-technical innovation, and institutional design, while providing actionable insights for policymakers.
Latest publications:
Kranenburg, A., Wolf, E., & Groenleer, M. (2026). Timely transitions? How time-bound targets shape visions for the future of emerging energy storage technologies. Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/1523908X.2026.2628707
Kranenburg, A., & Groenleer, M. (2025). From innovation to integration: institutional design challenges for emerging energy storage technologies in the Netherlands. Energy Research & Social Science, 126, 104141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2025.104141
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Anieke Kranenburg is part of the Dutch research consortium named SLDBatt focussing on Sustainable Long Duration Battery Technology. The consortium is part of a national program where innovative battery materials and components, production tech, and recycling approaches are assessed. SLDBatt is a collaboration of three technical universities, a university of applied sciences, three companies specializing in technology development, and two internationally operating energy and chemical companies. The project focuses on developing battery systems that can store renewable energy for 8 to 100 hours. This solves one of the most crucial challenges in the renewable energy transition — providing reliable and affordable electricity, especially when wind and solar power are not readily available. More information: https://www.sldbatt.nl/
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