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FZJ-2018-04279

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Ball, C. (Corresponding author)FZJ*

2018

Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/19629

Abstract: The transition towards low-carbon energy systems and associated policies in Britain, France and Germany has led to the emergence of entrepreneurial actors in the energy sector. Harnessing this entrepreneurial action in the energy sector has been a driver of the sustainable transformation of the sector as well as generating new economic opportunities. Renewable energy technologies have subsequently developed and their costs have fallen and, in addition, incumbent energy companies have been adopting these innovative energy technologies and disseminating them on the market. This has served to accelerate the diffusion of green energy across the three countries. The question now for policy makers is how to preserve a vibrant entrepreneurial scene whilst nurturing entrepreneurship in emergent areas, such as energy storage. This is important to realising the full potential of entrepreneurship as the Energy Transition advances. This paper presents findings from a case study of the energy sectors of Britain, France and Germany.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Systemforschung und Technologische Entwicklung (IEK-STE)

Research Program(s):

1. 153 - Assessment of Energy Systems – Addressing Issues of Energy Efficiency and Energy Security (POF3-153) (POF3-153)

Appears in the scientific report 2018

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