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The article focuses on technological change in the energy sector in light of its social context. Author examines recent progress in several emerging technologies (solar electricity, energy storage, passive buildings) and claims that widespread deployment of these technologies will lead to structural change in operational model of traditional energy system. Transition towards more decentralised energy may have a wide range of socio-economic implications, therefore policy guidance pertaining to future shape of energy market should be assisted with Technology Assessment (TA) studies.