Title: The constraints in managing a transition towards clean energy technologies in developing nations: reflections on energy governance and alternative policy options

Authors: Djiby-Racine Thiam; Henri C. Moll

Addresses: Research Unit in Theoretical and Applied Economics, UMR CNRS 5113, Avenue Leon Duguit,33 608 Pessac Cedex, France ' Center for Energy and Environmental Studies IVEM, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh, 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework stimulating a sustainable energy transition in developing nations. Based on the existing literature, we first index theoretical factors preventing deployment of low carbon technologies. After having identified these factors, we provide energy governance structures and policy options strengthening the diffusion of low carbon technologies in developing nations. We argue that stimulating an adoption of renewable technologies in developing nations requires a combination of actions overlapping technological, market and institutional components. Moreover, to generate a sustainable energy system paradigm, energy policy makers in developing nations should embed a promotion of renewable technologies in their national energy policy agendas. This paper also seeks to lay down foundations through which the objective of promoting deployment of low carbon technologies in developing nations could be achieved.

Keywords: energy transition; energy governance; developing nations; transition management; constraints; clean energy; clean technologies; energy governance; sustainable energy; low carbon technologies; sustainability; sustainable development; policy options; technological components; market components; institutional components; energy systems; policy-makers; renewable technologies; national policies; technology deployment; solar energy; renewable energy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.046922

International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, 2012 Vol.12 No.2/3, pp.115 - 134

Published online: 31 Dec 2014 *

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