Outlining Innovation Diffusion Processes in Households Using System Dynamics. Case Study: Energy Efficiency Lighting

Energy Procedia 2015
Lelde Timma, Uldis Bariss, Andra Blumberga, Dagnija Blumberga

Various innovations have reached a mature state, but they diffuse slowly. The aim of our research is to propose the model of innovation diffusion for energy efficiency solutions in households. The methodology used combines empirical study with system dynamics modelling. As the case study light emitting diodes (LEDs) is studied. Although the system dynamics model was based on the one specific innovation diffusion process, its general application to other products and services is possible, since the developed model is white-box and can be used for further research of other processes.

Keywords
behavioural science; demand side management, households energy use, innovation diffusion, technology adoption, system dynamics
DOI
10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.574
Hyperlink
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610215013429#

Timma, L., Bariss, U., Blumberga, A., Blumberga, D. Outlining Innovation Diffusion Processes in Households Using System Dynamics. Case Study: Energy Efficiency Lighting. Energy Procedia, 2015, Vol.75, pp.2859-2864. ISSN 1876-6102. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.574

Publication language
English (en)