What drives the adoption of green energy technologies in Slovenian SMEs
スロベニアの中小企業におけるグリーンエネルギー技術の導入要因 (AI 翻訳)
Nevenka Hrovatin, Janez Dolšak, Jelena Zorić
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日本語
本研究は、スロベニアの中小企業（SME）におけるエネルギー効率（EE）および再生可能エネルギー（RE）技術への投資決定要因を調査した。2020年の調査データを用いたプロビット分析により、事業用不動産の所有、研究開発投資、専任のエネルギー管理者の存在が投資促進に有効であることが示された。また、負債比率が高いほどRE投資が促進される一方、EE投資には影響しないという新たな知見も得られた。これらの結果は、SME向けのグリーンエネルギー政策に重要な示唆を与える。
English
This study investigates determinants of Slovenian SMEs' investments in energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE). Using probit models on 2020 survey data, it finds that owning business premises, investing in R&D, and having a dedicated energy manager significantly promote green energy investments. A novel finding is that higher debt ratios positively correlate with RE investments but not EE, highlighting the role of external financing. The results inform policies for SME energy transition.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
スロベニアのSMEを対象とした研究だが、事業用不動産の所有やエネルギー管理者の効果など、日本の中小企業の省エネ・再エネ導入施策にも示唆を与える。
In the global GX context
This paper provides empirical evidence on SME green energy adoption, emphasizing asset ownership and debt financing, which can inform EU and global policies for SME energy transition.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides empirical findings on complementarities between EE and RE investment determinants, useful for further research in energy economics.
🏢実務担当者:SME owners/managers can learn that owning premises and appointing an energy manager facilitate green technology investments.
🏛政策担当者:Policymakers should consider promoting energy audits, R&D incentives, and peer learning networks among SMEs.
📄 Abstract（原文）
Abstract Green energy technologies are crucial for sustainable development, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In SMEs, these investments predominantly involve energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) technologies. Despite their importance, research on SMEs' environmental behaviour is limited, often focusing on large corporations instead. This study investigates the internal and external determinants influencing Slovenian SMEs' decisions to invest in EE and RE technologies. Using a cross-sectional sample of SMEs from the Slovenian Business Register and data from a self-administered survey conducted in 2020, we estimate separate probit models for investments in EE and RE, and a joint model for investments in green energy technologies (GEI), looking for the complementarities in determinants of both investment types. Key findings indicate that ownership of premises, investment in R&D, and having a dedicated energy manager are significant positive predictors of GEI. Energy audits and advice also positively influence EE and RE investments. A novel finding is that higher indebtedness (debt ratio) is positively associated with RE investment, while not affecting EE, consistent with greater use of external financing for RE. The study underscores the critical role of SMEs in the EU's green energy transition and highlights the importance of asset ownership, innovativeness among technology push factors, and proactive energy management practices in driving GEI. These insights can inform policymakers and business leaders aiming to enhance the adoption of sustainable energy practices among SMEs by promoting voluntary energy networks for peer learning, encouraging the appointment of dedicated energy managers, through awareness campaigns, and considering financial incentives to support energy-related initiatives.
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