Spatial diffusion of the socio-economic effects from the deployment of energy technologies in Spain

Abstract

The paper covers an application to spatial economic analysis, based on a multiregional input-output model. Considering the challenges of the energy sector, this method is applied to analyse the spatial diffusion of the effect, of Spanish investment in different energy technologies covering several energy policy scenarios, in terms of added value and employment. Sector disaggregation is also analysed. Results show that renewable energy sources offer excellent opportunities for economic and employment growth at the global level. Spanish renewable energy deployment has positive spillover effects in China and Germany, but its impact on Spanish social and economic development is not significant. © 2024 Regional Studies Association.