Energy Technology Innovation in Brazil

Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi, Zorig Bayaraa and Samson D. Yusuf
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Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi: Department of Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Zorig Bayaraa: Department of Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Samson D. Yusuf: Department of Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2015, vol. 5, issue 1, 263-287

Abstract: The Brazilian electricity sector has witnessed numerous technological changes and has evolved to become a global leader in clean technology sales, both to the domestic and foreign market. A lot of factors contributed to the innovative activities in its electricity sector which includes both government and FDI contribution. This paper reviewed the past and current technology innovation in the country s electricity sector with some concentration on the patent, and research and development. Some advanced economy such as Korea, USA, Japan, Germany and France were also compared in reference to their patent data, policies and renewable energy attractiveness to identify the options that contributes to their innovative capability in renewable energy technologies. Some policy recommendations were provided in order to foster innovation in Brazil.

Keywords: Brazil; Innovation; Technology; Electricity Sector; Renewable Energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q28 Q50 Q55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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