Gender and social sciences involvement in technology development projects in energy (TR)

Even with the most sophisticated and advanced technologies, technological innovations in energy can fail to deliver results if society would not accept them. Under specific circumstances, changes in energy technologies might have certain economic and social benefits as well as costs to society. By detecting these, the socio-economic research on energy can put light on proper energy transition strategies for society, the industry, and policymakers. In the last years, European Commission, as well as TÜBITAK, started to emphasize the role of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) involvement in Technological Projects. This talk will aim to put the challenges, barriers as well as benefits (the low-hanging fruits) for the participation of SSH research on technological innovations. This talk will also aim to discuss the role of gender in technology development projects. Horizon Europe made it mandatory for the institutions to have a gender equality plan (GEP) before applying for Project funding. In addition to this, it became compulsory to include the gender dimension in the R&I content under Horizon Europe applications. The range of GEP and probable gender dimensions in energy R&I and its potential impact on Turkish research institutions will be discussed