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Technological transitions and Strategic Niche Management: the case of the hydrogen economy

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  • Paolo Agnolucci
  • Paul Ekins

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There is considerable interest in the prospects for a large-scale transition to hydrogen as an energy source. This paper assesses these prospects through consideration of technological transition theory and especially the likelihood of hydrogen use becoming widespread through Strategic Niche Management (SNM). The paper shows that current niches show few signs of the characteristics that are necessary for niche expansion to the extent required, and concludes that at present hydrogen technologies still need substantial R&D support resulting in a number of scientific breakthroughs before they will become viable in competitive markets.

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  • Paolo Agnolucci & Paul Ekins, 2007. "Technological transitions and Strategic Niche Management: the case of the hydrogen economy," International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(5/6), pages 644-671.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijetma:v:7:y:2007:i:5/6:p:644-671
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    1. W.F. Schilpzand & Rob P. J. M. Raven & Q.C. van Est, 2010. "Strategic Niche Management (SNM) beyond sustainability. An exploration of key findings of SNM through the lens of ICT and privacy," Working Papers 10-07, Eindhoven Center for Innovation Studies, revised Jul 2010.
    2. Simon Shackley & Michael Thompson, 2012. "Lost in the mix: will the technologies of carbon dioxide capture and storage provide us with a breathing space as we strive to make the transition from fossil fuels to renewables?," Climatic Change, Springer, vol. 110(1), pages 101-121, January.

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