An Agent-Based Approach to Analyzing Renewable Energy Allocation: The German Success Story

• Phillip A. CARTWRIGHT ^[1] ; Amy C. JONES ^[2]
  1. [1] ESG Management School
  2. [2] American Graduate School in Paris
• Localización: Estudios Economicos Regionales y Sectoriales : EERS: Regional and sectoral economic studies : RSES, ISSN 1578-4460, Vol. 13, Nº. 1, 2013, págs. 31-42
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This article argues that insights from agent-based analysis can be key to successful implementation of renewable energy programs. Following the general introduction, a formal framework and the key elements for an agent-based analysis are put forward along with a heuristic description of the energy landscape. The methodology for the case study is presented followed by details of the conceptual agent-based structure. The framework is applied to renewable energy policies in Germany from 1991-2007.

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