Regional energy transitions are dynamic processes. In ideal-typical phase perspectives, transitions undergo ‘initiation’, ‘expansion’ and ‘consolidation’ phases, a linear progression towards increasing stability of the newly introduced institutions and technologies. This paper focuses on the so far underexplored fragility that may occur in the course of this process. Due to their multi-scalar embedding regional transitions are highly susceptible to dynamics on the local, regional, national and international level. We systematically explore the conditions underlying this fragility by detailing socio-technical, spatial and phase-oriented aspects of energy transitions. The regional actors’ response to fragile conditions is thereby seen as crucial for the continued transition of a region. We draw upon the case of wind sector dynamics in Oldenburg (Germany) and find that, counter to expectations, fragility is not only a characteristic of the early stages, but in this case particularly pronounced in the apparent consolidation of the regional energy transition. The regional actors’ strategies in response, however, ensure its likely continuation.

区域能源过渡是动态过程。从理想状态阶段的角度来看，过渡阶段经历了“初始”，“扩张”和“整合”阶段，这是向新引入的机构和技术增加稳定性的线性过程。本文关注的是到目前为止在此过程中可能尚未开发的脆弱性。由于它们是多尺度嵌入的，因此区域转换非常容易受到本地，区域，国家和国际各级动态的影响。我们通过详细介绍能量转换的社会技术，空间和相位相关方面，系统地探索了这种脆弱性的潜在条件。因此，区域行为者对脆弱条件的反应被认为是该区域持续过渡的关键。我们以奥尔登堡（德国）的风电部门动态为例，发现与预期相反，脆弱性不仅是早期阶段的特征，而且在这种情况下，区域能源过渡的明显巩固尤其明显。但是，区域行动者的应对战略确保了这一战略可能继续下去。