Hyysalo, Sampsa, Jouni K. Juntunen, and Mari Martiskainen. "Energy Internet forums as acceleration phase transition intermediaries." Research Policy 47.5 (2018): 872-885.

Citizen users play crucial roles in the acceleration phase of energy transitions, where small-scale renewable energy technologies (S-RET) gain wider adoption. For a more rapid diffusion of S-RETs, users must not only adopt these technologies but also adapt, adjust, mediate, and advocate for them, addressing diverse market, institutional, cultural, and environmental conditions across countries. Internet-based energy communities have emerged as key intermediaries, enhancing market information, articulating demand, and helping users tailor technologies to local contexts. These communities foster critical discourse on technology, helping expand S-RET markets from enthusiasts and early adopters to the early majority, who seek more information and reduced uncertainty.