The Canadian Case: The Free Play of Market Forces on an Uneven Playing Field

Gudrun Jaegersberg and Jenny Ure
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Gudrun Jaegersberg: University of Applied Sciences at Zwickau
Jenny Ure: University of Edinburgh

Chapter Chapter 7 in Renewable Energy Clusters, 2017, pp 111-136 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The field study in Alberta gives a fascinating snapshot of an early stage renewable energy cluster competing against incumbent fossil fuel companies in a liberalised electricity market. The outcomes of the study are discussed, highlighting the barriers from the perspective of different actors in an early-stage renewable energy cluster, where there are tensions between different energy players in the market. The chapter suggests why, despite the huge potential in the region, and the wealth of entrepreneurs and industry experience, the sector has had limited success in achieving the aims of the cluster to create employment, increase GDP and achieve environmental goals.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50365-3_7

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