Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies ― Private Sector Perspectives on Emerging Markets

Addressing the ongoing debate about encouraging the diffusion of renewable energy technologies in emerging economies, this thesis surveys the perspective of private sector companies regarding barriers to adoption, explores how public policies and other factors affect the investment decisions of early adopters, and suggests measures for increasing the share of grid-connected renewable energy power generation through private sector investments. The study examines wind farms as an example of grid-connected renewable energy technologies and solar home systems as an example of off-grid renewable energy technologies. Annotation c2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Christian Friebe holds a degree in mechanical engineering (Dipl.Ing.) from the University of Siegen and a Masters in European Business (MEB) from the University ESCP Europe. Prior to his PhD studies, he was awarded a Bosch Fellowship for the Postgraduate Program in International Affairs.