The institutional space of community initiatives for renewable energy: a comparative case study of the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark

To be able to meet the European Union’s energy and climate targets for 2030, all member states need to rethink their energy production and use. One potential renewable energy source is biogas. Its role has been relatively small compared to other energy sources, but it could have a more central role to solve some specific challenges, e.g., to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from traffic, or to act as a buffer to balance electricity production with consumption. This research analyses how the future of the biogas business in three case study countries is developing until 2030. The study is based on experts’ views within the biogas business branch in Germany, The Netherlands, and Finland. Both similarities and differences were found among the experts’ answers, which reflected also the current policies in different countries. The role of biogas was seen much wider than just to provide renewable energy, but also to decrease emissions from agriculture and close loops in a circular economy. However, the future of the biogas branch is much dependent on political decisions. To be able to show the full potential of biogas technology for society, stable and predictable energy policy and cross-sector co-operation are needed.

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Participatie, jongeren en de publieke omroep

Tijdschrift voor Communicatiewetenschappen ◽

10.5117/2015.043.002.133 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Anne-Sofie Vanhaeght ◽

Karen Donders

Keyword(s):

The Netherlands ◽

Service Delivery ◽

Public Service ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Comparative Case Study ◽

Study Analysis ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Case Study Analysis ◽

Desk Research

Participation, youngsters and public service media projects. Carte Blanche (VRT) and BNN University (NPO) Participation, youngsters and public service media projects. Carte Blanche (VRT) and BNN University (NPO) This article analyses whether and to what extent public broadcasters have been able to transpose concepts like interaction, co-creation and participation into day-to-day media service delivery. The article theoretically frames this discussion, first, by defining and operationalising these concepts, focusing mainly on participation, and, second, by analysing four emerging audience challenges. Subsequently, a comparative case study analysis is conducted. Included in the analysis are two PSM multiplatform projects targeted at youngsters: Carte Blanche (VRT, Flanders) and BNN University (NPO, the Netherlands). Findings are based on a qualitative document analysis, desk research and semi-structured interviews with both producers of and participants in these multi-platform projects.

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The Development of Zero-energy Transformation Concepts in the Netherlands. A Comparative Case Study Analysis of Two Transformation Concepts

Energy Procedia ◽

10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.170 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 96 ◽

pp. 413-424

Author(s):

Michiel C. Wolbers ◽

Johannes I.M. Halman ◽

Erwin Hofman

Keyword(s):

The Netherlands ◽

Comparative Case Study ◽

Study Analysis ◽

Energy Transformation ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Case Study Analysis

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Understanding Consumer Perspectives of Bio-Based Products—A Comparative Case Study from Ireland and The Netherlands

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13116062 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 6062

Author(s):

James Gaffey ◽

Helena McMahon ◽

Emily Marsh ◽

Kaisa Vehmas ◽

Tiina Kymäläinen ◽

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Keyword(s):

The Netherlands ◽

Comparative Case Study ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Low Carbon Economy ◽

Production And Consumption ◽

Consumer Perspectives ◽

Positive Outlook ◽

Carbon Economy

The bioeconomy can support Europe’s transition to a low-carbon economy and help to meet key international, European and member state sustainability targets through the provision of bio-based products and energy derived from sustainably sourced biomass. A successful implementation of a bio-based economy in Europe will, however, require a profound transformation of our production and consumption patterns. Consumer behavior will play a major role in supporting the successful transition to a bio-based economy. This paper uses a structured quantitative survey approach to gain an understanding of consumer perspectives in relation to bio-based products. Conducted among 18–75-year-old consumers in Ireland and the Netherlands, the study indicates that consumers in both countries have a relatively positive outlook regarding bio-based products, with Irish consumers showing a slightly more positive outlook. The study finds that a larger majority of Irish consumers would prefer buying bio-based products as opposed to fossil-based products, while Irish consumers also have a slightly more positive impression than Dutch consumers that their consumer choices can be beneficial for the environment.

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