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A systematic literature review of societal acceptance and stakeholders’ perception of hydrogen technologies
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Emodi, NV and Lovell, H and Levitt, C and Franklin, E, A systematic literature review of societal acceptance and stakeholders' perception of hydrogen technologies, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy pp. 1-29. ISSN 0360-3199 (In Press) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.06.212
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a systematic review that analysed the literature on
factors influencing societal acceptance and stakeholders’ perceptions of hydrogen related
technologies. This study found that the most influencing factors include prior knowledge,
perceived cost/risks, environmental knowledge, higher education and income, personal
and distributive benefits, infrastructure availability and close proximity to hydrogen facilities. There was low hydrogen awareness in more than 60% of the countries analysed in
the reviewed studies. Although stakeholders had diverse perceptions, there was agreement
that infrastructure availability, affordability, local community engagement, regional skill
capability development, preservation of biodiversity, and safety and distributive benefits to
the community were essential for a successful hydrogen industry. Future research could
examine consumer acceptance at different geographical scales, analyse pre-and posthydrogen project implementation, and social impact of hydrogen infrastructure on local
communities. We also recommend diversifying hydrogen research projects and investigating the policy and regulatory arrangements for community-owned hydrogen projects
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | hydrogen, acceptance, stakeholders |
Research Division: | Engineering |
Research Group: | Mechanical engineering |
Research Field: | Energy generation, conversion and storage (excl. chemical and electrical) |
Objective Division: | Energy |
Objective Group: | Energy transformation |
Objective Field: | Hydrogen-based energy systems |
UTAS Author: | Emodi, NV (Mr Nnaemeka Emodi) |
UTAS Author: | Lovell, H (Professor Heather Lovell) |
UTAS Author: | Levitt, C (Dr Clinton Levitt) |
UTAS Author: | Franklin, E (Associate Professor Evan Franklin) |
ID Code: | 145740 |
Year Published: | In Press |
Deposited By: | Office of the School of Social Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2021-08-04 |
Last Modified: | 2021-11-24 |
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