Helene Ahlborg

Helene Ahlborg is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology specializing in energy futures and societal transformations in East Africa. She investigates the co-evolution of technology and society, focusing on renewable energy systems' impact on rural communities, local economies, and institutional frameworks.

• Leads a social science team on global energy transitions
• Co-leads a doctoral training program in Rwanda
• Active in IEA Users TCP and OECD EPIC Household Survey

Her research integrates energy and development studies, sustainability transitions, and feminist theory. She employs interdisciplinary frameworks to analyze energy geographies, innovation ecosystems, and governance structures in decentralized systems.

Recent publications examine sociotechnical barriers in energy grids, gender-inclusive entrepreneurship, blockchain-based energy trading, and community-driven development. These works emphasize adaptive designs and institutional strategies for equitable energy access.