评估颠覆性技术对加纳能源基础设施项目绩效的影响

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International Journal of Energy Sector Management Pub Date : 2022-10-14 DOI:10.1108/ijesm-09-2021-0007

Sakibu Seidu, D. Owusu-Manu, A. S. Kukah, M. Adesi, E. Oduro-Ofori, D. J. Edwards

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引用次数: 5

摘要

在过去的几十年里，对能源基础设施项目的需求稳步增长，成本也很高。颠覆性技术(DTs)具有影响能源基础设施项目绩效的内在能力。因此，本研究旨在探讨直接投资对能源基础设施项目绩效的影响。本研究采用实证主义的哲学立场。定量策略和演绎法(基于调查设计)指导了本研究。66名受访者参与了这项研究。研究对象包括能源基础设施项目专家，他们拥有高水平的行业经验，包括发电公司的高层和中层管理人员。Cochran公式被用来为研究选择足够的样本。采用线性回归、单样本检验和Cronbach’s alpha等分析工具。本研究发现，加纳能源基础设施项目的绩效在采用直接付款方式后提高了18.4%。从重要性来看，DTs提高了能源项目的运营速度;降低运营成本，提高能源项目效率;推动经济可持续发展;加强能源项目安全保障;提高项目的环境可持续性。研究还显示，电子商务技术、可再生能源技术、三维打印、条形码技术、摄影测量、全球定位系统、地理信息系统和纳米技术是对能源基础设施项目绩效影响最大的技术。原创性/价值这是一项关于直接投资对加纳能源基础设施项目绩效影响的新颖调查。本研究的现实意义在政策和实践上都是显而易见的。能源部门决策者应努力在其业务中采用技术转移，以提高可持续性和绩效。

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An assessment of the implications of disruptive technologies on the performance of energy infrastructure projects in Ghana

Purpose The demand for energy infrastructure projects has increased steadily over the last few decades and has come at a high cost. Disruptive technologies (DTs) have the inherent capability to affect the performance of energy infrastructure projects. Therefore, this research aims to explore the implications of DTs on the performance of energy infrastructure projects. Design/methodology/approach This research adopts a positivist philosophical position. A quantitative strategy and deductive approach (based on a survey design) guided this study. Sixty-six respondents participated in the study. The study’s population comprised of experts in energy infrastructure projects who possessed a high level of industrial experience including top- and middle-level management of power generation companies. Cochran’s formula was used to select a sufficient sample for the study. Linear regression, one sample test and Cronbach’s alpha were the analytical tools adopted. Findings This study established that there is an 18.4% increase in the performance of energy infrastructure projects in Ghana when DTs are applied. In order of importance, DTs improve speed of operations in energy projects; reduce operating cost and enhance efficiency of energy projects; drive sustainable economic development; enhance security in energy projects; and improve environmental sustainability of projects. The study also revealed that e-commerce technologies, renewable energy technologies, three-dimensional printing, bar code technology, photogrammetry, global positioning systems, geographic information systems and nanotechnologies were the topmost ranked DTs with the most impact on the performance of energy infrastructure projects. Originality/value This is a novel investigation on the implications of DTs on the performance of Ghanaian energy infrastructure projects. This study’s practical implication is evident in both policy and practice. Energy sector policymakers should endeavour to adopt DTs in their operations to enhance sustainability and performance.

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International Journal of Energy Sector Management MANAGEMENT-

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