We examine how different renewable energy support policies affect innovation in solar and wind power technologies. The analysis is conducted using policy and patent data for a large sample of 194 countries and territories. The policy data allows distinguishing two dimensions of regulation, i.e....

This paper examines the impact of renewable energy support policies on patent applications in solar and wind power technologies. The analysis is conducted using policy data and patent data for a sample of 225 countries and territories between 1990 and 2011. The policy data allows distinguishing...