Understanding the build-up of a Technological Innovation System around Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies

Roald Suurs (), Marko Hekkert () and Ruud Smits ()

No 09-10, Innovation Studies Utrecht (ISU) working paper series from Utrecht University, Department of Innovation Studies

Abstract: 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 (TIS) approach. This approach takes the perspective that a technology is shaped by a surrounding network of actors, institutions and technologies. When a technology is in an early stage of development, a TIS has yet to be built up in order to propel technological progress. This paper focuses on the historical build-up of the hydrogen and fuel cell innovation system in the Netherlands. The research focuses on processes that accelerated or slowed down the developments of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. We suggest that this framework is helpful for actors who intend to accelerate the development and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cells in other countries.

Keywords: fuel cell; technological innovation system; system functions; cumulative causation. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2009-06, Revised 2009-06
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