This chapter discusses the evolution of technological capabilities in China since 1980 using patent indicators.
Tag: global trends
Advances in Solar Photovoltaics
Against the pressing challenges of climate change and fossil fuel depletion, renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaics (PV) are considered a clean and sustainable alternative. PV technologies have grown into a substantial field of research and development through large stocks of scientific publications and patents. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2019.109383
The technological system of production and innovation
From less than 1% in 2003 to a market share of 60% since 2011! How China has become the world’s leader in solar photovoltaics? What was the effectiveness of western punitive policies throughout the ‘solar wars’? This recent research paper tells the interesting story of production, innovation, policy and environment.