A meta-analysis of the capability and performance of the energy innovation system in 40 countries
Dr Fionn Rogan, University College Cork, Ireland Dr Paul Bolger, University College Cork,Ireland Prof Brian ó Gallachóir, University College Cork, Ireland This analysis undertakes a meta-analysis of innovation capability in a range of 40 countries. In order to limit global warming to below 2 degrees (and as close as possible to 1.5 degrees, as per the recent Paris Climate Agreement), it is necessary to decarbonise the energy system by at least 80% by 2050 (compared to 1990. This will necessitate extensive innovation, and given the historical low rate of innovation in the energy sector, this emphasizes the severity of the innovation challenge for the energy system. This analysis seeks to answer the following research questions: Are countries that are ranked the highest for innovation, competiveness, and entrepreneurship metrics also ranked the highest on metrics for clean-tech, energy sustainability, and the green economy? Are competencies in general innovation and competiveness part of the enabling conditions for innovative clean-tech, energy sustainability, and the green economy? Is there a positive relationship between countries that manage their environment and countries that are innovative and competitive? Read more…
Categories: Academic Papers, Energy and environment, Energy policy, Finance and investment
Tags: energy and environment, energy fincance and investment, Energy policy
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2016