Adoption of renewable energy technologies in Mexico

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 626-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pável Reyes-Mercado ◽  
Rajagopal Rajagopal
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Innovation Theory ◽  
Market Segments ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Frameworks ◽  
Innovation Attributes

Purpose This research aims to analyse cognitive factors, innovation attributes and their influence on adoption of solar renewable energy technologies (RETs) for urban households in Mexico. It expands existing cognitive frameworks by including variables from diffusion of innovation theory. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of the data of 291 urban consumers and through the use of partial least squares (PLS), the proposed model was empirically tested. Finite mixture PLS method helped identify two market segments. Findings Findings suggest that beliefs about consequences of adopting RETs have significant influence in shaping consumer’s attitudes towards RETs which were found to be an accurate predictor of the behavioural intention to adopt these technologies. Regarding innovation attributes, the results show that for a solar heater to be adopted, it should be compatible with the social values of the consumer. Triability and relative advantage show little influence on attitude formation. Two market segments found differ on the basis of beliefs and attitudes. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to analyse consumer responses to solar energy in residential urban settings. Practical implications Organizations wanting to increase their consumer base need to develop sound technological innovations with high levels of compatibility a low complexity. Originality/value The study combines diffusion of innovation theory with cognitive frameworks and finds that innovation attributes become strong predictors of intentions to adopt RETs.

Implementation of computer-assisted therapy for substance misuse: a qualitative study of Breaking Free Online using Roger's diffusion of innovation theory

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Elison ◽  
Jonathan Ward ◽  
Glyn Davies ◽  
Mark Moody
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Social System ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Innovation Theory ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
The Social

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the adoption and implementation of computer-assisted therapy (CAT) using Breaking Free Online (BFO) in a social care and health charity working with people affected by drugs and alcohol dependence, Crime Reduction Initiatives (CRI). Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interviews were conducted with service managers, practitioners, peer mentors and service users. Data were thematically analysed and themes conceptualised using Roger's Diffusion of Innovation Theory (Rogers, 1995, 2002, 2004). Findings – A number of perceived barriers to adoption of BFO throughout CRI were identified within the social system, including a lack of IT resources and skills. However, there were numerous perceived benefits of adoption of BFO throughout CRI, including broadening access to effective interventions to support recovery from substance dependence, and promoting digital inclusion. Along with the solutions that were found to the identified barriers to implementation, intentions around longer-term continuation of adoption of the programme were reported, with this process being supported through changes to both the social system and the individuals within it. Research limitations/implications – The introduction of innovations such as BFO within large organisations like CRI can be perceived as being disruptive, even when individuals within the organisation recognise its benefits. For successful adoption and implementation of such innovations, changes in the social system are required, at organisational and individual levels. Practical implications – The learning points from this study may be relevant to the substance misuse sector, and more widely to criminal justice, health and social care organisations. Originality/value – This study is the first of its kind to use a qualitative approach to examine processes of implementation of CAT for substance misuse within a large treatment and recovery organisation.

Analysing the interrelationship of knowledge creation and diffusion challenges of renewable energy technologies development in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiarash Fartash ◽  
Amir Ghorbani ◽  
Mohammadsadegh Khayatian ◽  
Mahdi Elyasi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Causal Effect ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Laboratory Method ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
And Diffusion

Purpose This paper aims at identifying knowledge creation and diffusion challenges and explaining their causal relationship in renewable energy technologies in Iran. Design/methodology/approach By reviewing literature of renewable energy technologies development, key knowledge creation and diffusion challenges are extracted. Then, the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory method is used to investigate the cause-effect relationships as well as the influence structure of aforementioned challenges in Iran. Findings The results indicate that lack of specialized higher education and research institutions (C4), limited international product development and technological cooperation with international pioneer firms (C8), insufficient international research interactions of institutions and academic research centres (C6), tight and temporary subsidies to domestic institutes (C13), limited and non-systematic government grants (C14), insufficient tax incentives with low impact on investment (C12), weak enforcement of intellectual property rights (C5), low number and relatively poor performance of NGOs and scientific and trade associations (C19) and the limited number of conferences, workshops, meetings and specialized journals (C15) are among the most instrumental challenges of knowledge creation and diffusion of renewable energy technologies development in Iran. Originality/value This paper identifies knowledge creation and diffusion challenges of renewable energy technologies development in Iran, which is applicable for other developing countries. It also analyses the interrelationship and causal effect between challenges which is a neglected issue in the literature and has beneficial theoretical and policy implications.

Saudi ACWA is set to dominate Morocco's renewables

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
North African ◽  
Domestic Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Facility ◽  
The World

Significance Once completed, the Noor project will be the largest solar energy facility in the world, producing 580 MW. The expansion of renewable energy in Morocco is essential to reducing the country's growing dependence on imported energy. Impacts Successful expansion of renewable energy technologies will lead Morocco to re-evaluate coal import growth and its need for imported gas. If Morocco's renewables succeed, this would also demonstrate a low carbon pathway for North African states based on domestic industry. In the longer term, it is likely to revive European interest in potential electricity imports from North Africa's solar resources.

scholarly journals Renewable Heating and Cooling Solutions for Buildings and Industry

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Andrea Frazzica ◽  
Régis Decorme ◽  
Marco Calderoni ◽  
Alessandra Cuneo ◽  
Zuzana Taťáková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Heat Pump ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Common Strategy ◽  
Selection Of

This workshop brought together a selection of H2020 EU-funded projects involving experts from the biomass, geothermal, solar thermal, and heat pump sectors to discuss a common strategy for increasing the use of renewable energy technologies for heating and cooling for buildings and industry.

scholarly journals Modeling, Control, and Optimization of Multi-Generation and Hybrid Energy Systems

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1125
Author(s):  
Kody M. Powell ◽  
Kasra Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Hybrid Energy Systems ◽  
Increasing Trend

As renewable energy technologies decrease in cost and become more prevalent, there is an increasing trend towards electrification of many energy systems [...]

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