Geographies of Power

Spatial Strategies for a 'just' energy transition in Tamil Nadu

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

P. Balasubramanian Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M.M. Dabrowski Spatial Planning and Strategy - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
U.D. Hackauf Environmental Technology and Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2019 Preetika Balasubramanian
Spatial planning Energy transition Regional design Energy landscapes Spatial governance Tamil nadu Coimbatore
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Published Date

28-06-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The era of energy transition has brought to the front, the incredible potential of designing the reciprocal relationship between energy and space. The transition to renewable sources of energy like wind, solar and geothermal energy, uses space in a different way- its altered spatial qualities have blurred the boundaries between technical space (shunned by planners) and ‘non-technical’ space (coveted by planners). This spatial dimension of energy transition is the focus of the graduation project. Taking the case of Tamil Nadu, India, the project proposes a re-imagination of emerging energy geographies through regional design and spatial strategies, to create a framework for a humanised energy transition.

Research Question: How can regional design of emerging energy geographies create a framework for a just energy transition in Tamil Nadu?