Abstract
Abstract This chapter analyses resilience theory and socio-ecological systems theory and their application in cases of disruption to energy systems. This analysis embraces crucial theoretical components such as ecosystems, stability domains, tipping points, system self-organization, and ‘coupling’ between sub-systems and the role of resilience within a system. The chapter moves then into considering how resilience concepts are applied in law, and how resilience and social-ecological systems theory are applied to energy and related systems. Particular attention is paid to the concept of a ‘stability domain’, in trying to identify what systemic factors may trigger a change from one stable domain to another, and the role of law as a catalyst. This conceptual background is used as a platform to consider the real world implications of resilience thinking in energy systems. For this purpose, several situations are examined from the European energy sector, such as the adoption of flexibility principles, unbundling, and resilience thinking in planning energy infrastructure. Finally, the chapter reflects on the contribution that resilience may make during a period of disruption and change in energy systems, and in light of their increasing complexity. This section offers some potential pathways in which resilience may be further integrated into energy systems and energy law.
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