Our research investigates the drivers of green technology adoption across the energy value chain—from the diffusion of clean generation assets to the deployment of fossil-free end-use solutions. We focus on key technologies such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage systems, electric mobility, and electric space and water heating.
We examine how adoption decisions are shaped by factors including profitability, household income, political ideology, and government intervention programs. By analyzing these determinants, we provide insights that help evaluate policy scenarios and generate actionable recommendations for firms and policymakers aiming to accelerate the clean energy transition.
Our ongoing projects include:
Through this work, we seek to advance the socio-technical understanding of adoption behaviors and inform evidence-based strategies that drive widespread adoption of green technologies and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Policies designed to accelerate clean technology adoption inevitably have distributional effects, providing targeted benefits to some while shifting costs to the broader public. Understanding how different socio-economic groups respond to these policies is essential for crafting interventions that are both effective and equitable.
Our research examines the distributional impacts of energy policies and explores strategies for enabling a just and inclusive clean energy transition. Taking a community-centered perspective, we focus on both residential and non-residential sectors to identify pathways that promote fairness and accessibility in the energy transition.
Our ongoing projects include:
Through this work, we aim to inform policies that ensure the benefits of clean energy reach all communities, fostering a transition that is not only sustainable but also just.
As climate change accelerates, communities face increasing challenges—from seeking refuge from heatwaves to protecting against wildfires and adapting to climate-related disruptions. Policymakers and urban planners are under growing pressure to implement cost-effective solutions that mitigate urban heat islands, safeguard vulnerable populations, and enhance infrastructure resilience.
As part of the EU-funded project “Climate-Resilient Development Pathways in Metropolitan Regions of Europe” (CARMINE), we collaborate with policymakers, industry leaders, and representatives of vulnerable communities to co-develop adaptation strategies. Leading the Leipzig case study area, CARL plays a key role in shaping sustainable climate adaptation approaches in Germany and across Europe.
Our ongoing research projects include:
Through this work, we provide evidence-based insights that support resilient, inclusive, and sustainable climate adaptation policies.