Local conditions for the decentralization of energy systems

Arvanitopoulos, Theodoros, Wilson, Charlie and Ferrini, Silvia 2022. Local conditions for the decentralization of energy systems. Regional Studies 57 (10) , pp. 2037-2053. 10.1080/00343404.2022.2131756

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Abstract

Local energy systems (LES) are designed to decarbonize, balance, and coordinate supply, storage and demand resources. Which local conditions enable LES to flourish? Using a unique dataset of 146 LES projects in the UK from 2010 to 2020, we apply econometric methods to identify energy, institutional and socio-economic conditions significantly associated with LES, but not other local energy forms. We show distributed power generation, low-carbon infrastructure firm activity, local government strategy and active energy efficiency markets are enablers of LES involving multiple actors, sectors and skill sets. These conditions describe a clear policy agenda for stimulating and supporting emerging local energy markets.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Business (Including Economics)
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
ISSN:	0034-3404
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	25 September 2024
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2024 10:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/172061

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