Integrating sociotechnical and spatial imaginaries in researching energy futures

In this Perspective we argue that how imagine energy futures is inevitably entwined with envision our collective social and geographical futures. Spatiality both constituted by constitutive of sociotechnical imaginaries (STIs), as they encode specific imaginations socio-spatial order. Going beyond recognising spatial differences, formalise an assertively perspective on STIs drawing the concept imaginaries. We show holding are co-produced a productive way conceptualising dimensions STIs. Drawing three types imaginary (place imaginaries, idealised spaces transformations imaginaries), delineate two main lines inquiry. First, elaborate spatialities underpinning transition identifying ways each particular type imaginary, separately interconnectedly, shape transitions. Second, address politics space scale involved in circulation uptake which shaped existing power relations, inequalities differentiated material symbolic resources available to actors. agenda contributes richer understandings transitions unfold offers further insights into concepts actively mobilised within processes change.