Joshua Ayer a
a University of Alberta, Canada
Skeptics of degrowth often place their hopes in clean energy technologies, such as wind turbines, to offset the consequences associated with a growing economy that demands equally high rates of energy. Rather than reduce economic production, as proponents of degrowth argue is necessary to mitigate social and environmental consequences, clean energy is held up as a perfect ‘business as usual’ solution that will allow economic growth to continue. Taking a degrowth perspective, this paper uses a supply chain analysis to de-fetishize the wind turbine as a source of immaterial clean energy. While affirming that renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines and solar panels are necessary, they are insufficient from a degrowth perspective to offset the consequences of continuous growth. Instead, technological improvements, including wind power, must be complimented by policy that reduces economic impact overall.
Joshua Ayer a
a University of Alberta, Canada
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