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Barriers to the diffusion of renewable energy: studies of biogas for transport in two European cities

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  • Paul Fenton
  • Wisdom Kanda

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The diffusion of renewable energy – particularly in transport – in cities may facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels, improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Past studies on this topic have focused on system modelling of diffusion pathways, technology characteristics and also estimations of future availability of renewable energy, whilst neglecting the agency of producers and users. This article assesses barriers to the diffusion of biogas for transportation in cities from a system and actor perspective. Using document studies and interviews in the cities of Basel, Switzerland, and Odense, Denmark, we identify the presence of conflicting political priorities and shifting strategic objectives, resulting in mixed signals concerning the role and viability of biogas for transportation. This underlines the importance of public sector support and coherent design and implementation of strategy and policy enabling the diffusion of renewable energy.

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  • Paul Fenton & Wisdom Kanda, 2017. "Barriers to the diffusion of renewable energy: studies of biogas for transport in two European cities," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 60(4), pages 725-742, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:60:y:2017:i:4:p:725-742
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2016.1176557
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    1. Kanda, Wisdom & Hjelm, Olof, 2021. "Drivers for and barriers to the diffusion of biogas technologies through export," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 168(C).
    2. George Halkos & Antonis Skouloudis, 2021. "Environmental technology development and diffusion: panel data evidence from 56 countries," Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Springer;Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies - SEEPS, vol. 23(1), pages 79-92, January.
    3. Islam, KM Nazmul & Sarker, Tapan & Taghizadeh-Hesary, Farhad & Atri, Anashuwa Chowdhury & Alam, Mohammad Shafiul, 2021. "Renewable energy generation from livestock waste for a sustainable circular economy in Bangladesh," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 139(C).
    4. Takman, Johanna & Andersson-Sköld, Yvonne, 2021. "A framework for barriers, opportunities, and potential solutions for renewable energy diffusion: Exemplified by liquefied biogas for heavy trucks," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 110(C), pages 150-160.

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