Research and Technology Management in the Electricity Industry: Methods, Tools and Case Studies

Front Matter....Pages i-viii
Methods and Tools Applied in Strategic Technology Planning....Pages 1-15
Multi-Criteria Applications in Renewable Energy Analysis, a Literature Review....Pages 17-30
Expert Judgment Quantification....Pages 31-65
Technology Forecasting Methods....Pages 67-112
Use of Multiple Perspectives and Decision Modeling for Solar Photovoltaic Technology Assessment....Pages 113-127
Application of Fuzzy Cognitive Map for the Development of Scenarios: A Case Study of Wind Energy Deployment....Pages 129-159
Transmission Technology Assessment and Roadmapping....Pages 161-187
Forecasting the Maturity of Alternate Wind Turbine Technologies Through Patent Analysis....Pages 189-211
Technology Adoption: Building IT....Pages 213-228
Adoption of Energy Efficiency Technologies: A Review of Behavioral Theories for the Case of LED Lighting....Pages 229-248
How Can Small and Medium Enterprises Maintain a Balance of Research and Development?....Pages 249-258
A Framework for Green/Eco-Innovation Through Use of a Novel Measure: E/R....Pages 259-284
Analysis of Demand Side Management Products at Residential Sites: Case of Pacific Northwest U.S.....Pages 285-313
Solar Lanterns: Technology Adoption Model for Indian Villages....Pages 315-328
Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies from a Demand Side Management Perspective: Taxonomy of Adoption Drivers, Barriers and Policy Tools....Pages 329-359