The bumpy road of biomass gasification in the Netherlands: Explaining the rise and fall of an emerging innovation system |
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Authors: | Simona O. Negro [Author Vitae] Roald A.A. Suurs [Author Vitae]Author Vitae] |
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Affiliation: | Utrecht University, Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development and Innovation, Department of Innovation Studies, Heidelberglaan 2, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | In this paper, the concept of System Functions of Innovation Systems is applied to provide an explanation of the success or failure of an emerging technology, i.e. biomass gasification, with empirical data on the evolution of this technology in the Netherlands during 1980-2004. A new list of System Functions has been developed lately and is used to identify the most relevant events in the evolution of the Biomass Gasification Innovation System. We show that a structural misalignment occurred between the institutional framework within which the technology could have been developed and the technical requirements of the technology. Finally, the absence of System Functions such as the guidance of the search, resource allocation and advocacy coalition explains the failure of this technology over time. |
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Keywords: | BSE, Resolution Subsidy Energy Program CHP, Combined Heat and Power ECN, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands EWAB, Energy production from Waste and Biomass MEP, Environmental Quality Electricity Production Ministry of EZ, Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs NMP, National Environmental Policy Plan NOB, National Research Program on Biomass Gasification NOH, National Research Program for Recycling of Waste NOVEM, Netherlands Agency for Energy and Environment PDE, Dutch Office for Renewable Energies REB, Regulating Energy Tax RIVM, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment SI, Systems of Innovation SMB, Cooperation of Middle-Brabant County STEG, Steam and Gas Turbine STIG, Steam-injected Gas Turbine TNO, Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO-MEP, TNO Environment, Energy and Process Innovation TSIS, Technology Specific Innovation System VROM, Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment. |
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