The Geography of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) and a New Low Carbon Urban Transition Theory

摘要: This paper examines the early phases of a 21st century energy transition that involves distributed generation technologies employing low or zero carbon emission power sources and their take-up within Australia, with particular reference to major cities solar photovoltaics (PV). is occurring in nation significant path dependency overcome relation fossil fuel use. Tracking diffusion PV technology Australia over past decade provides basis for assessing those factors underpinning its exponential growth associated geography diffusion. Positive evidence there are pathways decarbonise apparent but appear be different city forms lower density suburban areas showing biggest household-based technologies. suggests model urban involving combinations simple technological changes harder structural changes, depending upon which parts fabric focus. being called New Low Carbon Urban Transition Theory.