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February 21, 2026Cleaner Energy SystemsOpen Access

Overcoming sociotechnical challenges: How to model the probability of investing in climate-friendly energy technologies

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ABAndra BlumbergaRiga Technical UniversityĢBĢirts BohvalovsRiga Technical UniversityPDPål I. DavidsenRiga Technical University

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Implication

Reveals behavioral and social barriers affecting energy technology adoption, suggesting multi-faceted policy interventions.

Key Points

  • The research aims to quantify the behavioral and social barriers to adopting climate-friendly energy technologies.
  • Merged the Bass diffusion model with Attitude-Behavior-Context theory
  • Studied the dynamics of sociotechnical diffusion of technologies
  • Analyzed policies to overcome barriers in residential sector
  • Developed a system dynamics model to reflect real-life processes
  • Identified psychological and social factors influencing building renovation rates
  • Demonstrated the need for behavioral changes to support energy transition
  • Proposed a multi-faceted approach to policy development for better outcomes

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Blumberga et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994b88873532290d01fb8bhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2026.100239
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