Energy technologies and innovation are considered to play a crucial role in climate change mitigation. Yet, the representation of technologies in energy-economy models, which are used extensively to analyze the economic, energy and environmental impacts of alternative energy and climate policies, is rather limited. This dissertation presents advanced techniques of including technological innova...

The urgency of the world’s environmental challenges has led governments around the globe to rethink the role of government in the innovation process. In addition to direct public spending on energy technology research, development and demonstration, many countries now subsidize the large-scale deployment of innovative energy technologies through so-called ‘deployment policies’. Examples include...

We develop and estimate an index-based measure of expected consumer welfare under various carbon emissions control policies in the electricity generation sector. This approach estimates welfare effects by a somewhat less data intensive methodology than econometric approaches or more complex modeling. We include anticipated technological change in the production of renewable and nonrenewable pow...

Both developed and developing countries have committed to reduce their emissions through the increased use of renewable energy. This paper aims to compare renewable energy deployment in developed and developing countries represented by Australia and China. The paper firstly argues the validity of comparison of renewable energy deployment in Australia and China. Then, the governance structures i...

Optimization of energy production systems is a relevant issue that must be considered in order to follow the fossil fuels consumption reduction policies and CO2 emission regulation. Increasing electricity production from renewable resources (e.g., photovoltaic systems and wind farms) is desirable but its unpredictability is a cause of problems for the main grid stability. A system with multiple...

The mitigation of global energy demands and climate change are the most important factors in the modern days. Moreover sustainable energy security is the another key issue which stimulate to think the researchers, manufacturers and government to develop the solar energy extensively. Development and application of solar energy have been regarded by the government of India and common people, and ...