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Technological innovation to achieve sustainable development—Renewable energy technologies diffusion in developing countries

Samira Tabrizian · 2019 · Sustainable Development

Summary. Renewable energy technologies spread slowly in developing countries due to economic barriers and market failures. This paper examines diffusion obstacles through innovation systems theory, showing how socioeconomic factors affect renewable energy adoption. Governments can strengthen infant renewable markets by understanding these barriers and building robust innovation ecosystems that address poverty and inequality while creating competitive advantages.

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Tabrizian, S.. (2019). Technological innovation to achieve sustainable development—Renewable energy technologies diffusion in developing countries. Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.1918

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DOI
10.1002/sd.1918
Countries
Canada
Regions
North America
Categories
energy, regional-innovation-systems, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
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2026-04-28