Organising a market: Photovoltaics in Germany

The article analyses the case of a successful innovation in the energy sector: the development of a market for Photovoltaics. It argues that - given the special characteristics of the energy sector - successful innovation depends on strong political support and an advocacy coalition. The method chosen to realize a successful innovation constituted the creation of a quickly expanding niche market especially with the help of regulatory instruments.

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Year of publication:	2012
Authors:	Fuchs, Gerhard ; Wassermann, Sandra
Institutions:	University of Stuttgart, Institute for Social Sciences, Department of Organizational Sociology and Innovation Studies

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Research Contributions to Organizational Sociology and Innovation Studies, SOI Discussion Papers. - ISSN 2191-4990.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 2012-01
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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