The central idea of this paper is that innovation systems are a very important determinant of
technological change. We describe that the emergence of a new innovation system and …

This research investigates how methods of learning influenced the emerging wind power
industries in the Netherlands and Denmark. It is found that the manufacturing and …

Traditionally, innovation in the pharmaceutical industry is organised according to the linear
model. Over the past two decades this model lost its meaning as a result of rising costs, …

This study contributes to insights into mechanisms that influence the successes and failures
of emerging energy technologies. It is assumed that for an emerging technology to fruitfully …

For the actual implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, societal
support is a crucial precondition. This paper describes an extensive study on the acceptance …

We study the opportunities to increase the use of wood in the Dutch residential construction
sector and assess the effects on material related CO 2 emission. Four house types are …

User involvement is assumed to be beneficial to innovation processes. Intermediary user
organisations contribute to articulating societal demands for innovations. However, the learning …

This study provides insight into the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in
the Netherlands (1980–2007). This is done by applying a Technological Innovation System (…

Socio-technological transformations are difficult to achieve. Perceived uncertainties that
hinder the innovation decisions of involved actors play a key role in this process. Determining …

Several aspects of a technology are uncertain when it is in its emerging phase, eg the demand
for a technology. Demand articulation processes are regarded as important, but till now it …