Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies

The author analyses wind farms and solar home systems in the context of emerging and developing countries. Thereby, this work seeks to contribute to the broader debate around technology diffusion and public private partnerships. Beyond academia, policy makers can use the findings to design regulations for renewable energy investments.

By analysing the context of emerging and developing countries, the author explores the private sector perspective on renewable energy diffusion. The evaluation of two technology case studies, namely wind farms (grid-connected renewable energy) and solar home systems (off-grid renewable energy), reveals the perspectives of highly experienced early adopters. Thereby, qualitative and quantitative data sources including innovative methods such as conjoint analysis are combined. A key finding is that private sector perspectives, especially of early adopters, are highly relevant for policy makers in their endeavour of designing effective and efficient framework conditions for renewable energy technologies.

Autorentext

Christian Friebe holds a degree in mechanical engineering (Dipl.Ing.) from the University of Siegen and a Masters in European Business (MEB) from the University ESCP Europe. Prior to his PhD studies, he was awarded a Bosch Fellowship for the Postgraduate Program in International Affairs.

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Contents: Technology diffusion Renewable energy investments Perspective of the private sector Emerging and developing countries Early adopters Case studies for grid-connected and off-grid power generation Wind farms Solar home systems Effective and efficient regulations Public private partnerships.