Endogenized technological learning in an energy systems model

Sabine Messner ()
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Sabine Messner: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria

Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 1997, vol. 7, issue 3, 313 pages

Abstract: Technology dynamics is endogenized into a bottom-up energy systems model. Mixed integer programming is used to incorporate into the model the non-convex relation between declining specific investment in energy technologies and overall experience or capacities installed. The initial results achieved with this approach show the importance of early investment in new technology developments. New technologies will not become cheaper irrespective of research, development, and demonstration (RD & D) decisions; they will do so only if determined RD&D policies and investment strategies enhance their development.

Keywords: Technological learning; Energy modeling; Mixed integer programming (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C61 O14 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1997-10-21
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