DC Field | Value | Language |
dc.contributor.author | Alhphen, Klaas Van | - |
dc.contributor.author | Hekkerta, Marko P. | - |
dc.contributor.author | G.J.H.M., Wilfried | - |
dc.contributor.author | Sark, van | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-06-14T13:13:29Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2023-06-14T13:13:29Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2006 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Alphen, K.V. et al. , (2006). Renewable energy technologies in the Maldives : realizing the potential | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/14638 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Like in many Small Island Developing States, the techno-economic potential of renewable energy
technologies (RETs) in the Maldives is substantial. However, it is not certain that these economically
viable RETs will indeed be implemented and utilized, since this is greatly influenced by various social,
institutional and political factors (i.e., the Innovation System). In order to steer away from activities
that enhance the current fossil fuel based lock-in situation and create an environment that increases
the chance of a successful transfer and diffusion of RETs, several projects have been set up in the
Maldives. These projects have been initiated by the Global Environmental Facility, the United
Nations Development Program, and the European Commission. In this article we evaluate these
projects by analyzing whether or not they strengthen the local Renewable Energy Innovation System.
This evaluation shows that these RE programs strengthen most of the key processes necessary in an
Innovation System conducive to technology transfer. However, as not enough attention is being paid
to local entrepreneurial activities and the creation of a domestic market for RETs, the process of
RET transfer might run the risk of stagnation after completion of the RE programs.
r 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | en_US |
dc.title | Renewable energy technologies in the Maldives : realizing the potential | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
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