The Global Shift Understanding Energy Transition as a Societal Evolution

Abstract: This article explores energy transition as a profound and far-reaching transformation of energy systems, moving from traditional practices to innovative, sustainable frameworks. It highlights the global scale of this shift, emphasizing its enduring impact on societies and economies. Beyond technical changes, energy transition reshapes daily life, introduces new technologies and organizations, and reconfigures the interplay between individuals, societal norms, and physical infrastructure. By examining this process as a dynamic network of people, rules, and tools, the article underscores its role as a societal evolution that redefines humanity’s relationship with resources and the environment. This holistic perspective reveals energy transition as a powerful force driving long-term change in modern civilization.