Report on econometric analysis of SONNET citizen survey, incl. cross-country comparison on individuals' perceptions and acceptance of SIE and EU energy transitions

SONNET aims to create an inter- and transdisciplinary understanding of the diversity and processes of social innovations in the energy sector (SIE) using an innovative mixed-method research design. As part of work package 5 of the SONNET project, the citizen survey gathers responses from approximately 6,000 participants in three countries: France, Germany, and Poland. The surveys consist of a general part and a specific part focussing on selected SIE.

This report presents and discusses the statistical-econometric results of the experiments on SIE carried out in the specific part of the survey. These experiments comprise of (i) a stated preferences discrete choice experiment which was conducted in France, Germany, and Poland on investment projects in decentralised renewable electricity generation; (ii) a stated preferences discrete choice experiment which was conducted in France on participation in renewable energy cooperatives; (iii) a stated preferences discrete choice experiment which was conducted in Germany on energy gamification through mobile applications; and (iv) an experiment with information treatment on campaigns against specific energy pathways which was implemented in Poland.