The hypothesis here was that new technologies will not appear automatically and they do not by design result in a strong socio-economic development.

Innovative strategic energy planning is aimed at technological solutions within renewable energy and energy conservation at the consumer level, which may have a larger part of their value added close to the consumers than fossil technologies; thus, generating vital socio-economic development.

Research related to the ability to invest subject to demographic changes and urbanisation; location in the country; support and organisation of financial institutions, consultancies and businesses; ownership models; and the promotion of regional socio-economies.

A systematic innovative planning methodology was developed to support the reaping of potential socio-economic benefits.