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Socio-technical analysis of the introduction of wind power in the Netherlands and Denmark

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  • Linda M. Kamp

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Why was Denmark more successful in the introduction of wind power than the Netherlands? In this paper, we analyse both development processes. Our analytical framework consists of a combination of the socio-technical systems approach, which points at the importance of the openings that must be present at both the niche level: the regime level and the landscape level, for an innovation to be successful, and the innovation system approach. From this latter approach, we use the insight of functions that an innovation system needs to fulfil to be successful: entrepreneurial activities, knowledge development, knowledge diffusion, guidance of the search, market formation, resources mobilisation and support from advocacy coalitions. The socio-technical system viewpoint reveals the importance of explanatory factors outside the wind power innovation system. The function approach points at detailed explanatory factors within the wind power innovation system. We end with a discussion on our analytical framework and policy recommendations.

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  • Linda M. Kamp, 2008. "Socio-technical analysis of the introduction of wind power in the Netherlands and Denmark," International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(2/3), pages 276-293.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijetma:v:9:y:2008:i:2/3:p:276-293
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    1. Stefan Ćetković & Aron Buzogány & Miranda Schreurs, 2016. "Varieties of clean energy transitions in Europe: Political-economic foundations of onshore and offshore wind development," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2016-18, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
    2. Stefan Cetkovic & Aron Buzogány & Miranda Schreurs, 2016. "Varieties of clean energy transitions in Europe Political-economic foundations of onshore and offshore wind development," WIDER Working Paper Series 018, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
    3. Corrêa, Kleber Costa & Uriona-Maldonado, Mauricio & Vaz, Caroline Rodrigues, 2022. "The evolution, consolidation and future challenges of wind energy in Uruguay," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 161(C).
    4. Kern, Florian & Verhees, Bram & Raven, Rob & Smith, Adrian, 2015. "Empowering sustainable niches: Comparing UK and Dutch offshore wind developments," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 100(C), pages 344-355.
    5. Haley, Brendan, 2018. "Integrating structural tensions into technological innovation systems analysis: Application to the case of transmission interconnections and renewable electricity in Nova Scotia, Canada," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 47(6), pages 1147-1160.
    6. Verhees, Bram & Raven, Rob & Kern, Florian & Smith, Adrian, 2015. "The role of policy in shielding, nurturing and enabling offshore wind in The Netherlands (1973–2013)," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 47(C), pages 816-829.

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