Abstract. The aim of this paper is to identify the determinants of differences in on-shore wind electricity capacity additions in the EU Member States.
Abstract. The aim of this paper is to provide a critical overview of sensitivity analyses within input-output techniques applied to energy-related CO2 emissions. A classification of those applications is presented and their main advantages and disadvantages are discussed. It is argued that sensitivity analyses within input-output techniques are very relevant to obtain a “map” of hot-spots of the production system, i.e., to identify the transactions between sectors which lead to a large impact on the generation of energy-related CO2 emissions.
Abstract. The aim of this paper is to analyse the administrative procedures for the granting of authorisations for the siting of wind farms in Spain, currently the competency of regional authorities. The analysis reveals some commonalities and differences between the procedures across regions. Furthermore, some aspects regarding these procedures have raised the concern of different stakeholders, including the central government and wind energy investors. A conflict between the interests of the central and regional governments can be observed.
Abstract. The aim of this paper is to empirically assess the determinants of environmental technology investments in the Spanish industrial sectors with the help of panel data econometric techniques. The paper confirms the relevance of the stringency of environmental regulation to explain overall investment patterns in environmental technologies. These investments are also positively related to human and physical capital intensity and R&D intensity, and negatively related to the export intensity of sectors.
Abstract. Repowering of a wind farm is the process of replacing existing wind turbines with new turbines that either have a larger nameplate capacity or more efficiency, resulting in a net increase of the power generated. Although repowering brings, both, social and private benefits, there are also several obstacles to repowering which justify public support. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview and a qualitative analysis of instruments and design options to support repowering of on-shore wind farms.
Abstract. Following environmental and economic motivations, most countries in the world are confronting the challenge of reducing both their dependence on fossil fuels and their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) contributes to these two goals while simultaneously bringing economic opportunities in less industrialized areas and positioning national companies in a rapidly expanding sector.
Context: Hunting transactions can be considered a composite good that includes various attributes or characteristics. Obtaining information regarding the utility derived from the different characteristics of the hunter’s bag might help elucidate the purchasing behaviour of hunters. This behaviour is, in turn, an important aspect to be considered by land managers in adaptive hunting management.
Abstract. This analysis measures the net benefit that a landowner could obtain from changing current dry-land cereal fields into Stone pine plantations in Portillo and Viana (Valladolid, Spain). We apply cost–benefit analysis techniques to estimate the present value of Stone pine afforestation net benefit by considering an infinite series of forestry rotations. We simulate three Stone pine silviculture models at each of the two sites.
Abstract. The literature has documented a large degree of heterogeneity across firms in terms of productivity. In this article, I focus on market potential as a source of differences in productivity across Spanish manufacturing firms. Market potential is conditioned by the existing transport infrastructure. Transport infrastructure investment improves accessibility to input and output markets and thus increases market potential.
