The PhD thesis The Policy Drivers of Photovoltaic Industry Growth in California, Germany, and Japan by Isabella Alloisio explores how both the "push" of technology and the "pull" of markets can effectively drive photovoltaic technological innovation and lead to better outcomes for companies operating in the sector.
While policies focused on technological development are strongly positively correlated with growth of the photovoltaic industry, solar energy support policies also affect, albeit in the short term, the market performance of this industry.
Ultimately, fostering the growth of the photovoltaic industry requires a synergy between these two approaches, with government actions aimed at promoting the development of green energy technologies, alongside policies that encourage the growth of the share of renewable energy production and follow market signals.
The negative externalities associated with energy production and consumption – such as environmental degradation and security risks – are increasingly leading governments to seriously consider promoting the development and dissemination of renewable energy technologies, particularly solar power.
This study analyzes the photovoltaic technology industry and investigates the key factors behind the emergence, development, and diffusion of photovoltaics in Germany, Japan, and California. These countries were the first to invent, promote, and disseminate photovoltaic technology and remain leaders in the photovoltaic market. The research findings also provide insights for projecting a potential "renewable energy future" in other contexts.
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Contents
Abstract
Chapter 1: Discovery, Start-Up, And Development Of Photovoltaic Technology
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Solar Photovoltaics
1.2.1 Pv History
1.2.2 The Three Phases Of Photovoltaic Development
1.2.3 Pv Design And Technology
1.2.4 Power Conversion Efficiency
1.2.5 Energy Payback Time
1.2.6 The Pv Value Chain
1.3 Concentrating Solar Power
1.3.1 Csp History
1.3.2 Csp Applications
1.3.2.1 Linear Concentrator Technology
1.3.2.2 Parabolic Dish Technology
1.3.2.3 Power Tower Systems
1.3.3 The Csp Value Chain
1.4 Conclusion
Chapter 2: Policies And Measures To Promote Photovoltaic Technology In The Us And California, Germany, And Japan
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Solar Energy And Technology Policies In The United States
2.2.1 Us Solar Technology Policy
2.2.1.1 Research And Development Tax Credit System
2.2.1.2 Patent Law And Policy
2.2.2 Us Solar Energy Policy
2.2.2.1 Energy Tax
2.2.2.2 Feed-In-Tariffs
2.2.2.3 Renewable Portfolio Standards
2.2.2.4 The Loan Guarantee Program
2.3 State-Level Solar Energy Policies In The United States: The Case Of California
2.3.1 The Renewable Portfolio Standard
2.3.2 The Feed-In Tariff
2.3.3 The Net Metering Program
2.3.4 The California Solar Initiative
2.4 Solar Energy And Technology Policies In The European Union
2.4.1 Eu Renewable And Solar Technology Policy
2.4.2 Eu Renewable And Solar Energy Policy
2.5 Solar Energy And Technology Policies In Germany
2.5.1 German Solar Technology Policy
2.5.1.1 Research And Development Tax Credit System
2.5.1.2 Patent Law And Policy
2.5.2 German Solar Energy Policy
2.5.2.1 The Pv Roofs Programs
2.5.2.2 Feed-In Tariffs
2.6 Solar Energy And Technology Policies In Japan
2.6.1 Japanese Solar Technology Policy
2.6.1.1 Research And Development Tax Credit System
2.6.1.2 Patent Law And Policy
2.6.2 Japanese Solar Energy Policy
2.6.2.1 Japanese Financial Incentives For Residential Pv
2.6.2.2 The Net Metering Program
2.6.2.3 The Renewable Portfolio Standard
2.7 Conclusion
Chapter 3: Photovoltaic Market Development: The Role Of Energy And Technology Policies To Support Pv Industry
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Market Of Pv: Global Installed Capacity
3.3 The Supply Side: Top Pv Manufacturers
3.3.1 Q-Cells
3.3.2 First Solar
3.3.3 Sunpower
3.3.4 Suntech
3.3.5 Sharp
3.4 Effects Of Technology-Push Policies On Companies’ Performance In California, Germany, And Japan
3.4.1 California
3.4.1.1 A California’s Case Study: Sunpower
3.4.2 Germany
3.4.2.1 A German Case Study: Q-Cells
3.4.3 Japan
3.4.3.1 A Japanese Case Study: Sharp
3.5 Effects Of Market-Pull Policies On Companies’ Performance In California, Germany, And Japan
3.5.1 California
3.5.2 Germany
3.5.3 Japan
Chapter 4: A Critical Exploration Of The Synergy Between Technology-Push And Market-Pull Policies
4.1 California
4.2 Germany
4.3 Japan
4.4 Lessons Learned
4.5 Conclusions
Appendix A
Appendix B
References
| Pubblicazione: | settembre 2012 |
| Pagine: | 198 |
| ISBN: | 9788866270768 |