In:
Energy & Environment, SAGE Publications, Vol. 17, No. 6 ( 2006-11), p. 951-975
Abstract:
A European RES strategy has the potential to increase employment in Europe. Structural changes and possible income multiplier and accelerator effects may dominate the effects of additional costs on the economy resulting in an increase in employment. Whether or not this impact will be substantial and lasting depends crucially on the innovation dynamics of renewable energy technologies to reduce costs, and on the existence of a first mover advantage for the EU resulting in additional demand from abroad. The empirical analysis performed with patent data indicates above average innovation dynamics for renewable energy technologies. Patent specialization and trade indicators indicate that the chances for a first mover advantage differ between the technologies.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0958-305X
,
2048-4070
DOI:
10.1260/095830506779398894
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2006
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2027365-4
