Thomas Hoppe

Thomas Hoppe is a Professor in the Department of Technology, Policy and Management at the School of Organisation & Governance. His research focuses on energy transitions, urban sustainability, and policy analysis. He leads projects like TIPPING+ (exploring clean-energy transitions in coal regions) and 'Schools as energy embassies' (community engagement in energy projects). His work integrates technical, social, and governance dimensions of energy challenges.

Research Interests: Energy policy design, renewable energy adoption, smart city development, and sociotechnical transitions. He explores how local ownership, pricing policies, and community engagement shape energy projects, particularly in the Netherlands.

Key Projects:

• TIPPING+: Investigates tipping points for clean-energy transitions in coal-intensive regions.
• Schools as energy embassies: Examines schools' roles in neighborhood energy transitions.

Media Contributions: He has engaged in public discussions on sustainable transitions, emphasizing the need for social innovation alongside technological solutions.

Grants & Collaborations: Works with interdisciplinary teams and policymakers to advance energy research. Recent collaborations include analyses of wind energy projects and hydrogen transitions in the Netherlands.