When do circular business models resolve barriers to residential solar PV adoption? Evidence from survey data in flanders

Opstal, Wim Van; Smeets, Anse

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113761

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“…Belgium's notable reduction in emissions, attributable to the increased adoption of renewable energy sources, is consistent with the underlying theoretical framework [124,125]. The premise that an elevated dependence on renewables displaces the consumption of fossil fuels, thereby resulting in a decrease in emissions, finds affirmation in the Belgian context.…”

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“…The incorporation of renewable energy sources has not only diversified the energy portfolio but has also demonstrated its potential in mitigating the environmental impact associated with traditional energy sources. Belgium's experience serves as a noteworthy example of how strategic investments and policies supporting renewable energy can yield tangible benefits in terms of environmental conservation and emission reduction, aligning with broader global efforts to combat climate change [124].…”

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The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

Nagaj,

Gajdzik,

Wolniak

et al. 2024

Energies

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The Green Deal, a cornerstone of the European Union’s climate goals, sets out to achieve a substantial 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The EU’s decarbonization strategies revolve around three pivotal avenues. First, there is a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and decreasing the energy intensity of economies. Second, concerted efforts are made to diminish the reliance on fossil fuels, particularly within industrial sectors. Lastly, there is a deliberate push to augment the share of renewable energy sources in the final energy consumption mix. These measures collectively aim to propel the decarbonization of EU economies, establishing EU member countries as global leaders in implementing these transformative processes. This manuscript seeks to evaluate the efficacy of three primary decarbonization strategies adopted by EU economies, namely the enhancement in energy efficiency, the promotion of renewable energy consumption and the reduction in fossil fuel consumption. The objective is to discern which strategies wield a decisive influence in achieving decarbonization goals across EU countries. The analysis encompasses all 27 member states of the European Union, spanning from 1990 to 2022, with data sourced from reputable outlets, including Eurostat, Our World in Data and the Energy Institute. Research findings underscore that, in the realm of decarbonization policies, statistically significant impacts on carbon dioxide emission reduction are attributable to the strategies of improving energy efficiency and augmenting the share of renewables in energy consumption across almost all EU countries. Conversely, the strategy with the least impact, embraced by a minority of EU member states, revolves around diminishing the share of fossil fuels in primary energy consumption. This approach, while statistically less impactful, is intricately linked with transitioning the economies toward renewable energy sources, thus playing a contributory role in the broader decarbonization landscape. The uniqueness of this research lies not only in its discernment of overarching trends but also in its fervent advocacy for a comprehensive and adaptive approach to EU decarbonization policy. It underscores the enduring significance of prioritizing energy efficiency, endorsing the integration of renewable energy and acknowledging the distinctive dynamics inherent in diverse regions. The study accentuates the necessity for nuanced, region-specific strategies, challenging the conventional wisdom of a uniform approach to decarbonization. In doing so, it accentuates the critical importance of tailoring policies to the varied energy landscapes and transition strategies evident in different EU member states.

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The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

Nagaj,

Gajdzik,

Wolniak

et al. 2024

Energies

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Towards a Circular Solar Power Sector: Experience with a Support Framework for Business Model Innovation

Strupeit,

Bocken,

Van Opstal

2024

Circ.Econ.Sust.

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The rapid expansion of the global solar photovoltaic (PV) market as part of the transition to a low-carbon energy future will increase both demand for raw materials used in PV product manufacturing as well as future PV panel waste volumes. There is an urgent need for solar industry businesses to adopt circular business models, and to support this process through targeted tools and methods that can facilitate the innovation process of such models. This paper employs an action-oriented case study methodology, drawing on insights garnered from five demonstrator cases that have applied and validated a Circular Business Model Innovation (CBMI) framework within the PV sector. Results show how this framework was applied in practice during the ideation, design, experimentation, and scaling phases of the innovation process. Specifically, results show how an experimental and iterative approach was found critical to assess viability, desirability, and feasibility of circular business strategies. The study’s empirical testing of tools with the context of a Circular Economy complements earlier theoretical conceptualizations of business model innovation processes. It illustrates how using multiple tools can provide firms with complementary insights in each stage of ideation, design, testing, and scaling of business models. It is recommended that policy makers and business leaders endorse such co-creative and experimental approaches to foster learning and business model innovation, thereby catalysing the transformation of an entire renewable energy industry sector towards Circular Economy.

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Investigating social and environmental hotspots throughout the lifecycle of product-service systems in the early design stages

Sousa Zomer,

Cauchick-Miguel,

Kohlbeck

et al. 2024

Journal of Cleaner Production

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When do circular business models resolve barriers to residential solar PV adoption? Evidence from survey data in flanders

Cited by 4 publications

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The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

The Impact of Deep Decarbonization Policy on the Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the European Union

Towards a Circular Solar Power Sector: Experience with a Support Framework for Business Model Innovation

Investigating social and environmental hotspots throughout the lifecycle of product-service systems in the early design stages

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