In this paper, we present a new method to operationalize social barriers for innovative technologies. Technical feasibility and economic viability are no guarantee for the development and take-off of an innovation. We combine insights from multi-level perspective (MLP) and technological innovation systems (TIS) theory to develop a framework for the identification and evaluation of actor-centred barriers. We illustrate the method through an application to catenary hybrid truck (CHT) technology in Germany. Relevant stakeholders were identified via document research and subsequent network analysis, and then approached to fill out a survey. Additional data was gathered using semi-structured interviews with key actors, and content analysis. We show how the implementation of CHT may be hampered by resistance from the regime and by a lack of focused expectations and lobbying within the niche.

在本文中，我们提出了一种操作创新技术的社会障碍的新方法。技术可行性和经济可行性并不能保证创新的发展和成功。我们将多层次观点（MLP）和技术创新系统（TIS）理论的见解相结合，以开发出一个框架，用于识别和评估以行为者为中心的障碍。我们通过在德国的悬链混合动力卡车（CHT）技术中的应用说明了该方法。通过文档研究和随后的网络分析确定了相关的利益相关者，然后与他们进行调查。使用与主要演员的半结构化访谈和内容分析收集了其他数据。