Commercialising Sustainable Energy Research and Development for Small and Medium-Sized Energy Companies

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Author
Thomas, Brychan
Lyndon, Murphy
Christopher, Miller
Date
2020-05-22Acceptance date
2020-05-20
Type
Article
Publisher
Sumerianz Publication
ISSN
2617-0175
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The aim of this paper is to investigate the commercialisation of sustainable energy research and development for small
and medium-sized energy companies. The use of the case study approach has allowed the findings to be intrinsically
linked. This has enabled the results to be interpreted ideographically in terms of the case particulars. Information has not
been interpreted nomothetically thus ensuring that there are no law-like generalisations inferred. Three case studies have
been undertaken in the energy sector and these are reported according to the company background, research and
development and conclusions. It is found that an appropriately designed Sustainable Energy business model provides the
opportunity to overcome key barriers and challenges to commercialising sustainable energy research and development
for small and medium-sized energy companies. The paper indicates that innovative revenue models will enable
Sustainable Energy research to be undertaken by small and medium-sized energy companies to maximise their activities.
Journal/conference proceeding
Sumerianz Journal of Business Management and Marketing
Citation
Thomas, Brychan, Murphy, Lyndon, Miller, Christopher (2020) 'Commercialising Sustainable Energy Research and Development for
Small and Medium-Sized Energy Companies', Sumerianz Journal of Business Management and Marketing, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 46-55
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Article published in Sumerianz Journal of Business Management and Marketing available open access at https://www.sumerianz.com/pdf-files/sjbmm3(5)46-55.pdf
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Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
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