From energy consumers to prosumers-how do policies influence the transition?Show others and affiliations
2021 (English)In: Electrification: Accelerating the Energy Transition / [ed] P. Aalto, Elsevier , 2021, p. 197-215Chapter in book (Other academic)
Sustainable development
Sustainable Development
Abstract [en]
Active producer-consumers (prosumers) still number relatively few in most countries, excluding frontrunner countries such as Germany and the USA, where small-scale solar power generation by property-owners has made strong inroads. To unleash their potential for a transition to a more climate-neutral electric energy system, identifying the potential enablers and constraints for the proliferation of prosumption is crucial. Policy mixes have been identified as important enablers for industry transitions. We report a case comparing the similarities and differences among prosumer-related policies in five European countries: Finland, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. We also introduce an empirical case study on how policies in these countries may influence consumer attitudes in favor of small-scale renewable energy production. We conclude the chapter by discussing the best practices and the mix of more precise policy instruments deployable for involving citizens in order to accelerate the electrification of the energy system.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier , 2021. p. 197-215
Keywords [en]
Consumer engagement, Energy consumer, Energy policy, Prosumer, Residential solar production
National Category
Business Administration Energy Systems
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-56275DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-822143-3.00010-XScopus ID: 2-s2.0-85128032144ISBN: 9780128221433 (print)ISBN: 9780128221761 (electronic)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-56275DiVA, id: diva2:1653925
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