Developing and (not) implementing radical energy efficiency innovations: A case study of R&amp;D projects in the Norwegian manufacturing industry

Johansen, Jens Petter; Isaeva, Irina

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129077

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“…For example, Fu (2018) found that certified systems such as EMS and EnMS are important for sustainable process technology adoption [11]. Finally, it has to be mentioned that the role and significance of these factors can vary over time during innovation processes [33].…”

Section: Factors That Aim To Interpret the Adoption Of Eetsmentioning

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The Role of Environmental Management Systems and Energy Management Systems in the Adoption of Energy Recuperation Technologies in Central European Manufacturing Companies

Šebo,

Prester,

Šebová

2023

Sustainability

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The diffusion of technologies within an economic system is an intricate process, influenced by a variety of factors, including governmental policies, the characteristics of adopting companies, and the technologies that can be adopted. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the implementation of environmental management systems (EMSs), such as ISO 14001, or energy management systems (EnMSs), such as ISO 50001, and the adoption of energy recuperation technologies (ERTs), which are a subset of energy efficient technologies (EETs). To achieve this, our research leveraged data from the 2018 European Manufacturing Survey, specifically a subsample of 798 companies across five European countries: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, and Lithuania. Due to the investigation of relationships and the type of variables used, we employed a two-step ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis. Our analysis uncovered that the current utilization of EMSs and EnMSs within companies is significantly linked to the current use of ERTs. However, upon further examination of the implementation timeline, it became improbable that EMSs or EnMSs have a substantial impact on enhancing the adoption of these technologies in the short term. Moreover, our results show that technological intensity and product complexity does not play a determining role in the adoption of ERTs, but they did show that larger companies tend to invest more in ERTs, which is in line with the findings of previous studies.

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Section: Factors That Aim To Interpret the Adoption Of Eetsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Environmental Management Systems and Energy Management Systems in the Adoption of Energy Recuperation Technologies in Central European Manufacturing Companies

Šebo,

Prester,

Šebová

2023

Sustainability

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“…This is, however, connected with numerous limitations described in literature, such as bureaucratic procedures, a long waiting period for project evaluation, restrictive conditions of project accounting, the risk of having to return the grant, a lack of funds for investor contribution, limited eligibility of costs and activities that can be financed from the grant. Moreover, when it comes to externally financed repayable debt (e.g., a loan or credit), the main problem is often the inability to demonstrate adequate collateral for the debt or the need to include it in the financial statements as an additional encumbrance on the entity's liquidity [43][44][45].…”

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The ESCO Formula as Support for Public and Commercial Energy Projects in Poland

Kurowska‐Pysz

Kunikowski

2021

Energies

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The formula of engaging an energy service company (ESCO) in Poland is not a new form of accounting for investments in improving energy efficiency. The results of our survey confirm that many entities still lack sufficient knowledge about this subject. The research problem this paper is concerned with is the conditions of applying the ESCO formula (a model of investment financing with the participation of a specialised company) to support local government units and enterprises in energy-industry project development. For the purpose of this study, the research questions were formulated to analyse of the following issues: the reasons for interest in the ESCO formula and the sources of knowledge about this solution; activities and other factors that can increase or reduce interest in the ESCO formula; services in terms of ESCO formula implementation; the attractiveness of alternative instruments for financing energy industry projects, the benefits of using the ESCO formula and the influence of current and future target groups on ESCO formula development in Poland. This paper, therefore aims to recognise the conditions under which the ESCO formula can be applied by local government units and enterprises implementing energy industry projects in Poland. The research problem was solved using a triangulation of research methods: empirical qualitative research (desk research analysis, individual in-depth interviews, computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) survey, and focus group interviews) and one of the foresight methods (an expert panel). The research revealed that the lack of knowledge amongst local government units and enterprises with regard to the ESCO formula, although not unique to Poland, is insufficient to explain the low level of interest in this solution. One of the key conclusions is the need to educate local government units and enterprises on energy efficiency. This is vital to arouse their interest in the more complex ESCO implementation solutions that they have not yet investigated. Furthermore, by following and analysing the project implementation process in the ESCO formula, we can conclude that the risk generated is primarily on the part of the energy service company itself. For this reason, it is doubtful that energy service companies will invest the equity necessary to develop this challenging market. Based on the research conclusions, we indicate some recommendations that the government and related public institutions should consider in order to boost this market and support ESCO companies.

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“…Important minor element impurities with technical or environmental implications include P, Hg and B (e.g. Hunsbedt et al 2007). Using Al as an example, for tetravalent Mn-dominated ores, Al can be present in the gangue minerals kaolinite or gibbsite, as well as illite, but also in the Mn minerals lithiophorite, todorokite, and cryptomelane, as well as in trace amounts of other Mn minerals, e.g.…”

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Geometallurgical characterisation of Mn ores

Peterson

Manuel

Hapugoda

2020

Applied Earth Science

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This article details two geometallurgical case studies using classification schemes developed for Mn fine and lump ores. For the first, the relative abundance of 15 material types was compared to chemistry by size fraction. Positive correlations were evident between the proportion of aluminosilicate-bearing ore groups and Al 2 O 3 content, the ratio of Mn oxide/ Fe oxide ore groups and the Mn/Fe content, the proportion of cryptomelane-bearing groups and the K 2 O and BaO contents, and the ratio of hard to moderately hard + friable particles and the K 2 O + Ba + Na content. For the second, agreement was observed between the types of predominant material types in the two different ores and their mass distributions, major and trace element chemistries. Different material types had clear variances in their envelope and apparent particle densities. These two case studies support the expanded use of particle-based ore classification schemes for the characterisation of Mn ores to better predict their downstream processing performance.

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Developing and (not) implementing radical energy efficiency innovations: A case study of R&D projects in the Norwegian manufacturing industry

Cited by 8 publications

References 38 publications

The Role of Environmental Management Systems and Energy Management Systems in the Adoption of Energy Recuperation Technologies in Central European Manufacturing Companies

The Role of Environmental Management Systems and Energy Management Systems in the Adoption of Energy Recuperation Technologies in Central European Manufacturing Companies

The ESCO Formula as Support for Public and Commercial Energy Projects in Poland

Geometallurgical characterisation of Mn ores

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