| ID | 116713 |
| Title Proper | Comparing the innovation effects of support schemes for renewable electricity technologies |
| Other Title Information | a function of innovation approach |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rio, Pablo del ; Bleda, Mercedes |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The aim of this paper is to provide a comparative assessment of the innovation effects of instruments which support the diffusion of renewable electricity technologies with a functions-oriented technological innovation system perspective. The paper provides a link between two major streams of the literature: the functions of innovation systems and the literature on renewable electricity support schemes. We show that, when a functional perspective is adopted, feed-in tariffs are likely to be superior to other policy instruments (quotas with tradable green certificates and tendering), although they still need to be complemented with other instruments, most importantly, direct R&D support. Furthermore, those innovation effects are affected by the specific design elements of the instruments chosen. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 50; Nov 2012: p.272-282 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 50; Nov 2012: p.272-282 |
| Key Words | Renewable Electricity Support ; Innovation Functions ; Technological Innovation Systems |