A transition towards a low-carbon energy system requires the large-scale diffusion of renewable electricity (RE) technologies. Intermediary actors, such as installers, project developers or consultants, can facilitate this process by supporting RE adopters. Recent studies have also pointed out that there are potential drawbacks associated with intermediary support. Acting as filters and gatekeepers, intermediaries have the complex mission to prioritize between various stakeholder interests, including their own profit maximization. The aim of this research is to understand what stakeholder interests intermediaries prioritize when developing RE projects. Results of a choice experiment with third-party developers in Sweden highlight differences between technologies: wind developers prioritize electricity output, while solar developers prioritize client satisfaction. Despite being for-profit organizations, intermediaries did not prioritize their own interests over the interests of their clients. Solar PV developers prioritize client satisfaction over maximization of electricity output, which may have negative implications for the efficiency of the projects.

向低碳能源系统过渡需要可再生电力（RE）技术的大规模推广。中介参与者，例如安装人员，项目开发人员或顾问，可以通过支持RE采纳者来促进此过程。最近的研究还指出，中介支持存在潜在的弊端。中介作为过滤器和网守，担负着复杂的任务，即在各种利益相关者利益之间确定优先级，包括他们自己的利润最大化。这项研究的目的是了解在开发可再生能源项目时利益相关者的利益中介机构优先考虑什么。与瑞典第三方开发商进行的选择实验的结果突出了技术之间的差异：风能开发商优先考虑电力输出，太阳能开发商则优先考虑客户满意度。尽管是营利性组织，但中介机构并未将自身利益置于客户利益之上。太阳能光伏开发商优先考虑客户满意度而不是最大化电力输出，这可能会对项目的效率产生负面影响。