Transforming the energy sector: the evolution of technological systems in renewable energy technology |
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| Authors: | Jacobsson Staffan; Bergek Anna |
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| Affiliation: | Correspondence: Staffan Jacobsson, IMIT and Department of Industrial Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden. Email: stajac{at}mot.chalmers.se |
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| Abstract: | This paper analyses the development and diffusion of technologiesthat utilize renewable energy sources in Germany, Sweden andthe Netherlands. The analysis enlarges the life cycle modelof industry evolution to one where the focus is on the formationand evolution of new technological systems. Particular focusis on explaining success and failures in shifting from a formativephase into one characterized by positive feedbacks. A set ofchallenges is identified for policy makers attempting to influencethe process of transforming the energy sector. |
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