Lessons from the history of technological change for clean energy scenarios and policies

C Wilson; A Grubler

doi:10.1111/j.1477-8947.2011.01386.x

Lessons from the history of technological change for clean energy scenarios and policies

C Wilson
, A Grubler

Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research

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Abstract

This paper provides a synthesis of current knowledge on the patterns, drivers, and characteristics of historical energy technology transitions. This historical evidence is then compared to the treatment of energy system dynamics in the scenarios literature on climate change mitigation. The paper concludes with a discussion of generic implications for clean energy and technology innovation policy.

Original language	English
Journal	Natural Resources Forum
Volume	35
Early online date	21 Jun 2011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-8947.2011.01386.x
Publication status	Published - Aug 2011

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