Drivers for and barriers to the diffusion of biogas technologies through export

Wisdom Kanda and Olof Hjelm

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2021, vol. 168, issue C

Abstract: The technology diffusion literature has extensively analysed drivers for and barriers to the adoption of renewable energy technologies. However, there are relatively few studies that analyse drivers and barriers from the perspective of renewable energy technology suppliers. An analysis of the supplier-side is complementary to demand-side studies as policy makers seek to stimulate the international diffusion of renewable energy technologies. The international diffusion of renewable energy technologies is necessary for countries to reach their often-ambitious targets regarding independence from fossil-based energy sources. Thus, the aim of this article is to analyse the drivers for and barriers to the international diffusion of renewable energy technologies from the perspective of technology suppliers. In doing so, a survey was conducted amongst 85 biogas technology suppliers in Sweden, with a 34% response rate. Using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), we analysed differences between their perceived barriers and drivers in the international diffusion of biogas technologies through export. Our findings suggest the need for technology and market-specific export promotion initiatives to complement the generic initiatives available for all exporters and make them more effective.

Keywords: Renewable energy; Technology diffusion; Internationalisation; Technology suppliers; Export (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120780

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