Changing Configuration of Alternative Energy Systems

Perrot, Radhika and Mytelka, Lynn K. (2008). Changing Configuration of Alternative Energy Systems. UNU-MERIT.

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  • Author Perrot, Radhika
    Mytelka, Lynn K.
    Title Changing Configuration of Alternative Energy Systems
    Publication Date 2008
    Publisher UNU-MERIT
    Abstract Recent and rampant regulatory changes for sustainable development are seeking to transform current energy systems towards cleaner and greener forms of energy sources. In this scenario, alternative energy technologies are considered the building blocks towards this transformed energy system. This chapter will show how the alternative energy market since the 1970s changed, in response to external oil price shocks and to other selective pressures and institutions. It will observe that the configuration of the market has been changing since 1970s, in terms of firm-composition, size and types of technologies considered in the green energy mix. It will further provide three explanations explaining why there are changes between firms, policies and these energy technologies. These three processes are considered important in determining technological innovation among firms in clean and green energy technologies.
    Keyword Renewable energy technologies
    Firm competition
    Nature of technologies
    Energy technologies
    JEL O19
    O13
    N70
    Q01
    Q55
    Copyright Holder UNU-MERIT
    Copyright Year 2008
    ISSN 1871-9872
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