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Research Interests
Lynette is researcher in the field of the energytransition focusing on the societal and behavioural perspective. Within her PhD research she is examining the development of local energy initiatives (LEIs) in the province Groningen and Drenthe. More specific, she studies the success and barriers within the development of LEIs, the social network of LEIs, the collaboration with municipalities and the involvement of local citizens. Another topic of her expertise is participation in the energytransition more general.
Teaching
Sustainable Behaviour; Thesis Supervisor; Applied Research
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Sociale Psychologie en haar toepassingen, University of Groningen, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
1 Sept 2014 → 30 Sept 2015
Award Date: 30 Sept 2015
Bachelor of Science, Psychologie, University of Groningen, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
1 Sept 2011 → 31 Jul 2014
Award Date: 31 Jul 2014
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)
- Energy
Publinova themes
- Economics and Management
- ICT and Media
- People and Society
- Technology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 07 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Programma Energieparticipatie (PEP)
Wiekens, C. (PI) & Germes, L. (PI)
1/09/22 → 31/12/30
Project: Research
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Groningse Lokale Energietransitie: de rol van lokale energie initiatieven en ondersteunende organisaties
Wiekens, C. (PI), Germes, L. (PI) & Rots, H. (PI)
1/09/19 → 1/07/20
Project: Research
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Participatie: met oog voor verschil
Germes, L. & Bouw, K., Jan 2023, Hanzehogeschool Groningen. 25 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
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Success, Failure, and Impact of Local Energy Initiatives in The Netherlands
Germes, L. (First author), Wiekens, C. & Horlings, I., 12 Nov 2021, In: Sustainability. 13, 22, 16 p., 12482.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Lokale energie initiatieven door de ogen van Groningers: Eerste bewonersonderzoek in het kader van het Programma Energieparticipatie - 2025
Germes, L. & Wiekens, C., May 2025, Hanzehogeschool Groningen. 30 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
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Sociale netwerken in de lokale energietransitie
Germes, L., 16 Oct 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Professional
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De lokale energiesector in Groningen: Eerste tussentijdse evaluatie van het Programma Energieparticipatie - 2023
Germes, L., Schouten, L. & Wiekens, C., Jun 2023, EnTranCe. 52 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
Open AccessFile381 Downloads (Pure)
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Towards a local energy community sector in the Netherlands
Germes, L. (Speaker)
24 Jun 2025 → 26 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Energie-initiatieven door de ogen van Groningers
Germes, L. (Speaker)
5 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Zo krijg je mensen mee met duurzaamheidsplannen: een nieuwe methode
Elbert, S. (Speaker) & Germes, L. (Speaker)
20 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Participatie: Onderzoek en Praktijk 1
Germes, L. (Keynote speaker)
2 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Second International Conference on New Pathways for a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition: Connecting Multiple Stakeholders and Levels
Germes, L. (Speaker)
21 Jun 2023 → 22 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation