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Sectoral Transformation in the Photovoltaics Industry in Australia, Germany and Japan: Contrasting the Co‐evolution of Actors, Knowledge, Institutions and Markets 1.
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Prometheus (Routledge) . Sep2006, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p323-339. 17p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- This paper studies the evolution of the photovoltaics industry in Australia, Germany and Japan taking a comparative perspective. A modification of the sectoral innovation system framework is used to discuss: knowledge and technologies, actors and interactions, institutions and funding, development of markets and technological structure, as a way to understand the changes. In the process of transition from niche to mass production, national players have specialised in different activities, and the institutions’ building block has been a key determinant. In the case of Australia, it is also the least developed area which ultimately exposes the country to losing its innovation benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PHOTOVOLTAIC power systems
*TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
*MASS production
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08109028
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Prometheus (Routledge)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22107221
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08109020600877501