A conceptual framework for energy technology sustainability assessment

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dc.contributor.authorMusango, Josephine K.
dc.contributor.authorBrent, Alan C.
dc.date.accessioned2011-09-28T09:04:22Z
dc.date.issued2011-03
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.sciencedirect.comen_ZA
dc.description.abstractTechnology assessment has changed in nature over the last four decades from an analytical tool for technology evaluation, which depends heavily on quantitative and qualitative modelling methodologies, into a strategic planning tool for policymaking concerning acceptable new technologies, which depends on participative policy problem analysis. The goal of technology assessment today is to generate policy options for solutions of organizational and societal problems, which, at the operational level, utilize new technologies that are publicly acceptable, that is, viable policy options. This study focuses on the development of a framework that incorporates a technology assessment approach, namely, system dynamics, within the broader scope of technology development for sustainability. The framework, termed systemapproach to technology sustainability assessment (SATSA), integrates three key elements: technology development, sustainable development, and dynamic systems approach. The article then demonstrates the framework of incorporating the system dynamics methodology in energy technology assessment theory and practice within the context of sustainable development. The framework provides for technology sustainability assessment, which, in turn, can guide the promotion of sustainable energy technologies at a policy level. In addition, it can assist technology developers in understanding the potential impacts of a technology, hence enabling them to reduce technology transfer risksen_ZA
dc.description.versionPost-printen_ZA
dc.format.extent8 p. : coll. ill.
dc.identifier.citationMusango, J. K. & Brent, A. C. 2011. A conceptual framework for energy technology sustainability assessment. Energy for sustainable development, 15(1), 84-91, doi:10.1016/j.esd.2010.10.005.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0973-0826
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/16465
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherElsevieren_ZA
dc.rights.holderElsevieren_ZA
dc.subjectTechnology sustainability assessmenten_ZA
dc.subjectSustainable developmenten_ZA
dc.subjectSystem dynamicsen_ZA
dc.subjectSustainable technologyen_ZA
dc.subjectEnergy technologiesen_ZA
dc.subjectRenewable energy sourcesen_ZA
dc.titleA conceptual framework for energy technology sustainability assessmenten_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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