A Theoretical Framework for a Local Energy Innovation System Based on the Renewable Energy Case of Poland

Patrycjusz Zarębski () and Dominik Katarzyński ()
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Patrycjusz Zarębski: Department of Economics, Koszalin University of Technology, Kwiatkowskiego 6E, 75-343 Koszalin, Poland
Dominik Katarzyński: Department of Economics, Koszalin University of Technology, Kwiatkowskiego 6E, 75-343 Koszalin, Poland

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 9, 1-24

Abstract: The aim of this research is to create a theoretical framework for a local energy innovation system based on renewable energy sources. For this purpose, four types of clusters were outlined based on energy-generation capacity and socio-economic factors such as “local wealth”, “relational capital”, “scientific and research capital” and “energy demand”. This classification revealed areas of Poland that have diverse features in terms of energy-generation capacity and innovation abilities. For each type of area, energy potentials combined with innovation abilities were established. To understand how areas with insufficient energy and innovation capacities could be supported in their development of local energy sovereignty, the concept of the regional innovation system has been adjusted. The results of the research can serve as an aid in the development of national and regional energy policies focused on the specificity and capacity of energy generation and innovation of each area.

Keywords: local energy system; innovation; renewable energy; energy policy; local innovation system; regional innovation system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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