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International Journal of Technology, Policy and ManagementVolume 11, Issue 3-4, August 2011, Pages 307-327

The role of policy in the evolution of technological innovation systems for photovoltaic power in Germany and the Netherlands(Article)

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  • International Centre for Integrated Assessment and Sustainable Development, University Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, Netherlands

Abstract

In this paper, we examine the role of policy in the evolution of technological innovation system and diffusion of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in Germany and the Netherlands. PV power development and diffusion have been actively supported in both countries; however, Germany has a welldeveloped technological innovation system and a successful industry, whereas the Netherlands has not. The focus of this paper is on the dynamic relationship between policy developments and technology innovation systems developments. Within both countries policy has changed over time but the German feed-in law provided an element of continuity which the Dutch policy lacked. The creation of a successful industry for PV in Germany can be attributed to the greater consistency and continuity of the German policies. Copyright © 2011 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.

Author keywords

Diffusion of PVRegulatory frameworkTechnological development

Indexed keywords

Engineering controlled terms:DiffusionLaws and legislationPhotovoltaic cellsProduct developmentSolar power generation
Engineering uncontrolled termsPhotovoltaic powerPolicy developmentPower developmentRegulatory frameworksSolar photovoltaicsTechnological developmentTechnological innovation systemsTechnology innovation
Engineering main heading:Engineering research
  • ISSN: 14684322
  • Source Type: Journal
  • Original language: English
  • DOI: 10.1504/IJTPM.2011.042089
  • Document Type: Article
  • Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

  Vasseur, V.; International Centre for Integrated Assessment and Sustainable Development, University Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, Netherlands;
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