Publications

Journal articles

Kleanthis, N., Stavrakas, V., Ceglarz, A., Süsser, D., Schibline, A., Lilliestam, J., & Flamos, A. (2022). Eliciting knowledge from stakeholders to identify critical issues of the transition to climate neutrality in Greece, the Nordic Region, and the European Union. Energy research & social science, 93: 102836. doi:10.1016/j.erss.2022.102836.

Süsser, D., Martin, N., Stavrakas, V., Gaschnig, H., Talens-Peiró, L., Flamos, A., Madrid-López, C., & Lilliestam, J. (2022). Why energy models should integrate social and environmental factors: Assessing user needs, omission impacts, and real-word accuracy in the European Union. Energy research & social science, 92: 102775. doi:10.1016/j.erss.2022.102775.

Huppmann, D., Browell, J., Nastasi, B., Vale, Z., & Süsser, D. (2022). A research agenda for open energy science: Opportunities and perspectives of the F1000Research Energy Gateway. F1000Research, 11: 896. doi:10.12688/f1000research.124267.1.

Chatterjee, S., Stavrakas, V., Oreggioni, G., Süsser, D., Staffell, I., Lilliestam, J., Molnar, G., Flamos, A., & Ürge-Vorsatz, D. (2022). Existing tools, user needs and required model adjustments for energy demand modelling of a carbon-neutral Europe. Energy Research and Social Science, 90: 102662. doi:10.1016/j.erss.2022.102662.

Süsser, D., Pickering, B., Hülk, L., & Pfenninger, S. (2022). Open energy system modelling to support the European Green Deal. F1000Research, 11: 531. doi:10.12688/f1000research.121619.1.

Süsser, D., Gaschnig, H., Ceglarz, A., Stavrakas, V., Flamos, A., & Lilliestam, J. (2022). Better suited or just more complex? On the fit between user needs and modeller-driven improvements of energy system models. Energy, 239(Part B): 121909. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.121909.

Krumm, A., Süsser, D., & Blechinger, P. (2022). Modelling social aspects of the energy transition: What is the current representation of social factors in energy models? Energy, 239(Part A): 121706. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.121706.

Süsser, D., Ceglarz, A., Stavrakas, V., & Lilliestam, J. (2021). COVID-19 vs. stakeholder engagement: the impact of coronavirus containment measures on stakeholder involvement in European energy research projects [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]. Open research Europe, 1: 57. doi:10.12688/openreseurope.13683.3.

Süsser, D., Ceglarz, A., Gaschnig, H., Stavrakas, V., Flamos, A., Giannakidis, G., & Lilliestam, J. (2021). Model-based policymaking or policy-based modelling? How energy models and energy policy interact. Energy Research and Social Science, 75: 101984. doi:10.1016/j.erss.2021.101984.

Quitzow, R., Bersalli, G., Eicke, L., Jahn, J., Lilliestam, J., Lira, F., Marian, A., Süsser, D., Thapar, S., Weko, S., Williams, S., & Xue, B. (2021). The COVID-19 crisis deepens the gulf between leaders and laggards in the global energy transition. Energy Research and Social Science, 74: 101981. doi:10.1016/j.erss.2021.101981.

Süsser, D., Weig, B., Döring, M., & Ratter, B.M.W. (2019). Entrepreneurs for Renewables - Emergence of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Complex Social Systems. In: Dehmer, M., Emmert-Streib, F., & Jodlbauer, H. (eds.): Entrepreneurial Complexity Methods and Applications. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, pp 1-47, doi:10.1201/9781351250849

Guttry, C. de, Süsser, D., & Döring, M. (2019). Situating climate change: Psychological distances as tool to understand the multifaceted dimensions of climate change meanings. Geoforum, Volume 104, pp 92-100, doi:10.1016/j.geoforum.2019.06.015

Süsser, D. (2018). Coastal dwellers-power against climate change: a place-based perspective on individual and collective engagement in North Frisia. Journal of Coastal Conservation, February 2018, Volume 22, Issue 1, pp 169-182, doi:10.1007/s11852-016-0467-3

Yang, L.E., Scheffran, J., Süsser, D., Dawson, R., & Chen, Y.D. (2018). Assessment of Flood Losses with Household Responses: Agent-Based Simulation in an Urban Catchment Area. Environmental Modeling & Assessment, August 2018, Volume 23, Issue 4, pp 369-388, doi:10.1007/s10666-018-9597-3

Scheffran J., Link P.M., Shaaban M., Süsser D., Yang J. (2017). Technology Assessment in Energy Landscapes: Agent-Based Modeling of Energy Conflicts. TATuP 26(3):44-50, doi: doi.org/10.14512/tatup.26.3.44

Süsser, D., & Kannen, A. (2017). 'Renewables? Yes, please!': perceptions and assessment of community transition induced by renewable-energy projects in North Frisia. Sustainability Science online, doi:10.1007/s11625-017-0433-5

Süsser, D., Döring, M., Ratter, B.M.W. (2017). Harvesting energy: Place and local entrepreneurship in community-based renewable energy transition. Energy Policy, Volume 101, February 2017, Pages 332-341, doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2016.10.018

Reports and further scientific publications

Peretto, M, Andreosatou, Z., Süsser, D. (2023). Impact Matrix Report. Assessing the impact of just transitions. Deliverable 3.1. JUSTEM project.

Süsser, D., Fernandes Pimentel, N., Ebrahimi, S., Hardi, E., Shefer, I., Moreira dos Anjos, M., Oikonomou, V., Ceglarz, A: (2023). Drivers and barriers of public engagement in energy infrastructure. UsersTCP by IEA report.

Süsser, D., Chatterjee, S., Mayer, J., Oreggioni, G., Pickering, B., al Rakouki, H., Sanvito, F., Stravrakas, V., & Lilliestam, J.(2022). The QTDIAN modelling toolbox – Quantification of social drivers and constraints of the diffusion of energy technologies. Deliverable 2.3. Version 2. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Potsdam: Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Michas, S., Kleanthis, N., Stavrakas, V. et al. (2022). Model application in the case studies: challenges and lessons learnt. Deliverable 7.2. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Piraeus, Greece: University of Piraeus Research Center (UPRC).

Süsser, D., al Rakouki, H., & Lilliestam, J. (2022). Data related to Süsser et al. (2021). QTDIAN modelling toolbox (Version 2). Zenodo

Süsser, D., Pickering, B., Chatterjee, S., Oreggioni, G., Stavrakas, V., & Lilliestam, J.(2021). Integration of socio-technological transition constraints into energy demand and systems models. Deliverable 2.5. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Potsdam: Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Süsser, D., al Rakouki, H., & Lilliestam, J. (2021). Data related to Süsser et al. (2021). QTDIAN modelling toolbox (Version 1). Zenodo.

Süsser, D., al Rakouki, H., & Lilliestam, J.(2021). The QTDIAN modelling toolbox–Quantification of social drivers and constraints of the diffusion of energy technologies. Deliverable 2.3. Version 1. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Potsdam: Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Süsser, D., Ceglarz, A., Stavrakas, V., & Lilliestam, J. (2021). Questionnaire related to Süsser et al. (2021) on the impact of COVID-19 on stakeholder engagement in European energy research (Version 1). Zenodo.

Stavrakas, V., Ceglarz, A., Kleanthis, N., Giannakidis, G., Schibline, A., Süsser, D., Lilliestam, J., Psyrri, A., & Flamos, A.(2021). Case specification and scheduling. Deliverable 7.1. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Piraeus, Greece: University of Piraeus Research Center (UPRC).

Madrid-López, C., Süsser, D., Stavrakas, V., Lilliestam, J., Flamos, A., Peiró, L. T., & Martin, N. (2021). Model development to match ENVIRO, QTDIAN and ATOM to user needs. Deliverable 2.4. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Barcelona, Potsdam: Universitat de Barcelona, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Weko, S., Eicke, L., Quitzow, R., Bersalli, G., Lira, F., Marian, A., Süsser, D., Thapar, S., & Xue, B. (2020). Covid-19 and Carbon Lock-In. Impacts on the Energy Transition. IASS Study, June 2020.

Süsser, D., Gaschnig, H., Ceglarz, A., Stavrakas, V., Giannakidis, G., Flamos, A., Sander, A., & Lilliestam, J. (2020). Models for the European energy transition: your questions, your needs!; Workshop Synthesis Report. Potsdam: Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Gaschnig, H., Süsser, D., Ceglarz, A., Stavrakas, V., Giannakidis, G., Flamos, A., Sander, A., & Lilliestam, J. (2020). User needs for an energy system modeling platform for the European energy transition. Deliverable 1.2. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Potsdam: Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Süsser, D., Ceglarz, A., Gaschnig, H., Stavrakas, V., Giannakidis, G., Flamos, A., Sander, A., & Lilliestam, J.(2020). The use of energy modelling results for policymaking in the EU. Deliverable 1.1. Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Potsdam: Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Martin, N., Madrid-López, C., Talens-Peiró, L., Süsser, D., Gaschnig, H., & Lilliestam, J. (2020). Observed trends and modelling paradigms on the social and environmental aspects of the energy transition. Deliverable 2.1.

Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) project. Barcelona, Potsdam: Universitat de Barcelona, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).

Süsser, D. (2020). Accelerating Cleantech Commercialization in Israel. Green Innovation as Catalyst for Sustainable Development. Policy Paper Series "Decarbonization Strategies in Germany and Israel", 7/2020.

Tröndle, T., Süsser, D., & Lilliestam, J. (2019). Ohne Windenergie keine Energiewende. Die 1000 Meter-Abstandsregelung macht Windenergieausbau unmöglich und stellt damit den Kohleausstieg in Deutschland in Frage. IASS Discussion Paper, November 2019.

Media articles, blog posts

Süsser, D., (2023).Just Transition Platform conference: Key conclusions on assisting stakeholders in using the support provided by the Just Transition Mechanism. Energy Post, 10.11.2023.

Süsser, D., Michas S. and García Mira, R. A. (2023). Power to the people: citizen-centred Just Transitions challenge energy system centralisation. IEECP Blog, 15.06.2023.

Süsser, D. (2022). Just transitions from coal: from Katowice to coal regions across the EU, IEECP Blog, 15.12.2023.

Süsser, D. (2022). The German Government wants to "dare more progress": What does it mean for Green Tech in Germany? Israel Public Policy Institute (IPPI) - Environment & Sustainability, 09.02.2022.

Süsser, D. (2022). The German Government wants to “dare more progress”: What does it mean for Green Tech in Germany? IASS Blog, 15.02.2022.

Süsser, D. (2022). How energy modelling can support policymaking for the European Green Deal. F1000 - blognetwork, 27.01.2022.

Süsser, D., & Köpsel, V. (2021). What do the Corona restrictions mean for researching with stakeholders in energy and marine research? IASS Blog, 19.08.2021.

Süsser, D., & Ceglarz, A. (2021). Energiemodelle als "Labore" zur Erkundung von smarten und nachhaltigen Energiesystemen. nachhaltig.digital - Blog, 15.04.2021.

Süsser, D. (2020). “Socialising” energy models: It’s time to put social concerns in energy models. IASS Blog, 19.10.2020.

Süsser, D. (2020). Modellers meet decision-makers: User needs for energy models for the European energy transition. IASS Blog, 7.10.2020.

Süsser, D., & Kadar, J. (2020). Israel approves 30% renewables goal for 2030: Revolution or low bar? Green Prophet, 01.11.2020.