Article
Accelerating diffusion of climate-friendly technologies: A network perspective
Ecological Economics
(2018)
Abstract
We introduce a methodology to estimate the determinants of the formation of technology diffusion networks
from the patterns of technology adoption. We apply this methodology to wind energy, which is one of the key
technologies in climate change mitigation. Our results emphasize that, in particular, long-term relationships as
measured by economic integration are key determinants of technological diffusion. Specific support measures
are less relevant, at least to explain the extensive margin of diffusion. Our results also highlight that the scope of
technological diffusion is much broader than what is suggested by the consideration of CDM projects alone,
which are particularly focused on China and India. Finally, the network of technological diffusion inferred from
our approach highlights the central role of European countries in the diffusion process and the absence of large
hubs among developing countries.
Keywords
- environmental policy,
- international technology diffusion,
- networks,
- windpower,
- climate change
Disciplines
Publication Date
2018
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.05.007
Citation Information
Solmaria Halleck-Vega, Antoine Mandel and Katrin Millock. "Accelerating diffusion of climate-friendly technologies: A network perspective" Ecological Economics Vol. 152 (2018) p. 235 - 245 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/millock/23/