Lessons from the History of Technology and Global Change for the Emerging Clean Technology Cluster

Lessons from the History of Technology and Global Change for the Emerging Clean Technology Cluster

Authors:   Wilson C, Grubler A

Publication Year:   2011

Reference:  IIASA Interim Report IR-11-001

Abstract

This paper provides a synthesis review of current knowledge on patterns, drivers, and rates of change in historical energy technology transitions. Next to a historical review, also a synthesis of the corresponding futures scenario literature is given.
The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications for the possible emergence of a clean-technology cluster and for technology innovation policy.

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