Research strategies for evaluating the adoption potential of energy technologies. [Examination of three noneconomic models]

Journal Article · · Policy Stud. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6876864

Berry, L; Bronfman, L M

The completely novel nature of some energy technology innovations sometimes makes prospective economic analysis of adoption potential neither desirable nor feasible. Three noneconomic models evaluating adoption potential are examined for technological innovations whose diffusion potential is not yet known. Applications of the general models are suggested with specific references to development of solar total energy systems.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 6876864
• Journal Information: Policy Stud. J.; (United States), Vol. 9:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
14 SOLAR ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY MODELS
EVALUATION
SOLAR INDUSTRY
TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
DECISION MAKING
ENERGY ANALYSIS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
ENERGY SYSTEMS
INDUSTRY
290100* - Energy Planning & Policy- Energy Analysis & Modeling
299001 - Energy Planning & Policy- Solar- (1989-)
140704 - Solar Thermal Power Systems- Total Energy & Hybrid Systems- (1980-)
290500 - Energy Planning & Policy- Research
Development
Demonstration
& Commercialization
290800 - Energy Planning & Policy- Heat Utilization- (1980-)