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Disclaimer: These working papers are considered work-in-progress and intended to stimulate discussion within the research community and the community at large in the many aspects of energy studies. The authors welcome any constructive feedback. The views expressed in these working papers are solely of the authors, and they do not necessarily reflect the position of the Asian Energy Studies Centre on the discussed issues and topics. None of the parts in any of these publications may be cited or quoted without the permission of the lead author of the respective working paper.
Mah, D., Wang, A., & Cheung, K. (2023). Context matters to smart energy communities: Local features of Fairview Park (Hong Kong), Sungdaegol (Seoul), Easton (Bristol), and (Smart Community project) Lyon. Working Paper No. 26. (Download)
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Mah, D., Cheung, D., Lee, G., McLellan, B., Cheng, M., Lung, C., (2021), “Solar future in Hong Kong 2030: A review of past solar development and scenario analysis of future solar development”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 25, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Cheung, D., Leung, M. K. H., Cheung, A., Chui, I. (2020), “Estimation of solar energy potential in Fairview Park and Hong Lok Yuen”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 23, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Cheung, D., Leung, M. K. H., Wang M., Wong M., Lo K., Cheung, A., Chui, I. (2020), “Policy mixes and the policy learning process of energy transitions: Insights from the feed-in tariff policy and urban community solar in Hong Kong”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 22, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D. (2018), “Conceptualising government-market dynamics in socio-technical energy transitions: A comparative case study of smart grid developments in China and Japan”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 21, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D. (2018), “Community solar energy initiatives in urban energy transitions: A comparative study of Foshan, China and Seoul, South Korea”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 20, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Wang, S. G., Lo, K., Leung, M. K. H., Hills, P., Lo, A. (2017), “Barriers and policy enablers for solar PV in cities: Perspectives of potential adopters in Hong Kong”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working paper No. 19, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Lee, T. K., Mah, D. (2017), “How to Mainstream Electric Vehicles in Hong Kong: The Importance of Early Adopters”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working paper No. 18, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Lam, V., Ye, H., Ogata, S., Wu, Y-Y., Siu, A., Hills, P. (2017), “Understanding public perceptions of smart grid deployment: A comparative analysis of two pilot deliberative pollings (DPs) in Guangzhou, China and Kyoto, Japan”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 17, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Li, K-y., Lam, V., Hills, P. (2016), “Building trust through deliberative participation? The potential, achievements, and limitations of the National Energy Deliberative Polling in Post-Fukushima Japan”, Asian Energy Centre’s Working Paper No. 16, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D. (2016), “Explaining the role of incumbent utilities in sustainable energy transitions: A case study of the smart grid development in China”, Asian Energy Centre’s Working Paper No. 5, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D. (2016), “Understanding the role of incumbent utilities in sustainable energy transitions: A case study of the smart grid development in China”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 15, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
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Mah, D. (2015), “The development of smart grid business models: A theoretical perspective and research agendas”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 14, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Chan, Y. M. & Mah, D. (2015), “Regional Renewable Energy Certificate Systems: An International Review and Policy Implications for the Hong Kong-Guangdong Region”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 13, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., & Hills, P. (2014). “Nuclear decision-making in Hong Kong: A background paper”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 12, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Hills, P., & Tao, J. (2014). “Risk perception, trust and public engagement in nuclear decision-making in Hong Kong”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 11, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Wu, YY., Ip, J., & Hills, P. (2014), “The role of the state in sustainable energy transitions: A case study of large smart grid demonstration projects in Japan”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 10, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., Ip, J., & Hills, P. (2014), “Managing the transition towards a low-carbon economy: A case study of Guangdong-Hong Kong Energy Collaboration on the Development of Renewable Energy”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 9, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., van der Vleuten, J., & Hills, P. (2014), “Improving Public Engagement and Public Trust for Nuclear Decision-making: A Case Study of the UK”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 8, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., van der Vleuten, J., Hills, P., & Tao, J. (2014), “Consumer perceptions of smart grid development: Results of a Hong Kong Survey”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 7, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., van der Vleuten, J., Ip, J., & Hills, P. (2014), “Governing the transition of socio-technical systems: a case study of the development of smart grids in Korea”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 6, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., & Hills, P. (2014), “R&D collaboration for wind energy in China: Local diversity, achievements and limits”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 5, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., & Hills, P. (2014), “Institutional Innovation for Sustainability in Transitional China: The Green Electricity Market in Shanghai”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 4, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., & Hills, P. (2014), “Local Governance for Climate Change: Evidence from Global Cities and a Case Study of Hong Kong”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 3, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., & Hills, P. (2014), “Policy choices, central-local relations, and policy learning: A case study of pricing policies for wind energy in China (from 1994 to 2009)”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 2, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
Mah, D., & Hills, P. (2014), “Collaborative governance for sustainable development: a comparative study of wind resources assessment in Xinjiang and Guangdong Provinces, PRC”, Asian Energy Studies Centre’s Working Paper No. 1, Hong Kong: Asian Energy Studies Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University. (Download)
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