Sustainable Product-Service System Design applied to Distributed Renewable Energy fostering the goal of sustainable energy for all

Vezzoli, Carlo; Ceschin, Fabrizio; Diehl, Jan Carel

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.02.069

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“…It was observed that most current studies also draw attention to the contribution methods of project management for integration of environmental sustainability into NPD , the design of sustainable product-service systems Manzini and Vezzoli 2003;Vezzoli et al 2015), the fuzzy methodology applied to ecodesign Chan et al 2013;Herva et al, 2012;Kai et al 2014;Vinodh and Rathod 2012;Wang et al 2015), the integration of axiomatic design theory into ecodesign (Beng and Omar 2014;Kim et al 2014), and the relationship between "lean" product development and "green" product development (Johansson and Sundin 2014).…”

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Ecodesign field of research throughout the world: mapping the territory by using an evolutionary lens

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Ecodesign field of research throughout the world: mapping the territory by using an evolutionary lens AbstractThe development of environmentally friendly products is one of the key contemporary trends in the environmental management and planning field of knowledge. Ecodesign is considered a practical mechanism for integrating environmental considerations throughout the life cycle of the product. Within this scope, the aim of this paper is to systematize the publications on ecodesign and to propose the historical evolutionary phases of this area, considering important characteristics such as geographical distribution. To this end, a bibliometric analysis was performed by identifying key papers, authors, and journals that deal with the theme and the history of the number of papers published. Among the results, a recent growth in publications was found, with a wide range of authors conducting research and publishing papers on the subject. The majority of research is conducted in European countries, especially France and Nordic region. Most journals that publish papers on ecodesign are from the environmental field as opposed to those that deal with new product development and innovation and project management. This work also identifies historical research phases; among the most recent, it is possible to notice efforts to link ecodesign with other areas of management, such as the fuzzy method, lean product development, and project management.

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Ecodesign field of research throughout the world: mapping the territory by using an evolutionary lens

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“…Decentralized energy production systems have not only a higher potential for environmental sustainability in terms of CO 2 emission reduction but also enhance energy security for the region, create jobs and training opportunities as well as boost regional development. Decentralized energy systems have also been proven to have higher reliability and resilience [6]. Large centralized production systems are driven by production efficiency benefits with high commercial validity; however, they have been criticized for hiding the social cost of production and increasing risks of unsustainable practices [7].…”

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Balancing Socio-Efficiency and Resilience of Energy Provisioning on a Regional Level, Case Oulun Energia in Finland

Fedorova¹,

Calò²,

Pongrácz³

2019

Clean Technol.

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The need to reduce CO2 emissions makes companies find new sustainable solutions for energy production. Diverse multiple sourcing energy production value chains became an important strategical development used at a regional level in Finland. This article presents a social sustainability state data visualization framework that allows us to communicate key social aspects to stakeholders and local communities. Core social aspects are defined through the assessment of multiple sourced electricity supply chains available within one region. This framework was tested on a case study covering regional electricity production supply chains in the Oulu sub-region, Finland. The evaluation of social indicators and their impacts presented along regional electricity production supply chains was performed via the conversion of collected data into visual objects. A cumulative social impact assessment of a local energy supply chain revealed that social sustainability impacts have the tendency to accumulate within the region. The results indicate that multiple sourced electricity supply chains are a socially sustainable solution that improve energy security and provide affordable electricity to local communities. The results indicate how by using multiple-sourcing value chains, companies can improve regional social resilience and balance socio-efficiency through building an effective relation between a company’s value added and its social impact on local communities.

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“…This paper presents a systems-oriented approach based on a multilevel analysis [10,11] of an energy efficiency low-income program in Brazil. A considerable amount of literature has been published that focuses on low-income energy markets and systems-oriented approaches like the ones explored here [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. These studies contend that the dematerialization of products can lead to decoupling of economic growth from resource consumption and increasing the incentive for energy efficiency.…”

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Towards Systems-Oriented Energy Solutions: A Multilevel Analysis of a Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program in Brazil

2019

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There is a consensus among scholars and practitioners that energy solutions, such as electricity services and related products and systems, are paramount to the ability of nations to overcome environmental and social issues. As a result, policymakers and problem solvers in emerging economies have shown a keen interest in the transition to sustainable energy systems. Nevertheless, the design of sustainable energy solutions in low-income markets presents many challenges, such as those related to limited financial resources and poor infrastructure. In low-income markets, the adoption of a systems-oriented approach to product–service combinations may represent a promising alternative to traditional design approaches and result in a more socially and environmentally sound path to economic development. Building on design theory grounded in systems theory, this paper analyzes multiple aggregation levels of the sociotechnical system of a low-income energy efficiency program in Brazil. In this study, the authors examined findings from the literature, carried out field observations, and had discussions with practitioners and experts. The study identifies constraints that hinder energy solutions that could achieve higher levels of socioeconomic and environmental benefits in low-income energy markets. Based on the findings, the paper provides insights into sustainable energy transitions and concludes that low-income energy efficiency programs can be improved through design-led policy and stakeholder collaboration.

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Sustainable Product-Service System Design applied to Distributed Renewable Energy fostering the goal of sustainable energy for all

Cited by 41 publications

References 6 publications

Ecodesign field of research throughout the world: mapping the territory by using an evolutionary lens

Ecodesign field of research throughout the world: mapping the territory by using an evolutionary lens

Balancing Socio-Efficiency and Resilience of Energy Provisioning on a Regional Level, Case Oulun Energia in Finland

Towards Systems-Oriented Energy Solutions: A Multilevel Analysis of a Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program in Brazil

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