Article: Analysis and research on entrepreneurial models and policy innovation paths facing the digital energy market Journal: International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (IJICT) 2026 Vol.27 No.39 pp.16 - 34 Abstract: The digital energy market is emerging as a key frontier for innovation amid the global energy transition and digitalisation. This study analyses entrepreneurial models and policy innovation paths within this market. A multi-dimensional framework identifies three core models: data-driven, technology-led, and platform-integrated. Empirical results show that the data-driven model improves energy efficiency by an average of 5%. The technology-led model boosts energy conversion efficiency by 10%. The platform-integrated model increases transaction volume by 15%. For policy innovation, recommendations include enhancing R&D support, optimising market access, and promoting data-sharing platforms. Under supportive policies, corporate R&D investment grew by 20%, new market entrants increased by 25%, and energy data utilisation rose by 30%. The findings confirm the critical role of entrepreneurial models and policy innovation in advancing the digital energy market, providing a valuable reference for future development and policymaking. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Analysis and research on entrepreneurial models and policy innovation paths facing the digital energy market

Authors: Shuxin Wei

Addresses: Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, 523083, China

Abstract: The digital energy market is emerging as a key frontier for innovation amid the global energy transition and digitalisation. This study analyses entrepreneurial models and policy innovation paths within this market. A multi-dimensional framework identifies three core models: data-driven, technology-led, and platform-integrated. Empirical results show that the data-driven model improves energy efficiency by an average of 5%. The technology-led model boosts energy conversion efficiency by 10%. The platform-integrated model increases transaction volume by 15%. For policy innovation, recommendations include enhancing R&D support, optimising market access, and promoting data-sharing platforms. Under supportive policies, corporate R&D investment grew by 20%, new market entrants increased by 25%, and energy data utilisation rose by 30%. The findings confirm the critical role of entrepreneurial models and policy innovation in advancing the digital energy market, providing a valuable reference for future development and policymaking.

Keywords: digital energy market; entrepreneurial model; policy innovation; energy efficiency; market development.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICT.2026.153313

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology, 2026 Vol.27 No.39, pp.16 - 34

Received: 05 Nov 2025
Accepted: 08 Dec 2025
Published online: 01 May 2026 *

Title: Analysis and research on entrepreneurial models and policy innovation paths facing the digital energy market

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