Lead Markets for Environmental Innovations

Some countries are earlier than others in the development and introduction of environmental innovations. Often, the leadership in technological development is accompanied by a leadership in environmental policy. The book provides an analysis of lead markets for innovations such as fuel cells, photov...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jacob, Klaus, Beise, Marian (Author), Blazejczak, Jürgen M. (Author), Edler, Dietmar (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Physica 2005, 2005
Edition:1st ed. 2005
Series:ZEW Economic Studies
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Theoretical Approaches
  • Towards an Integrated Model of the Lead Market for Environmental Innovations
  • Case Studies of Lead Markets from Literature Studies
  • The International Adoption of Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
  • Fuel Cells in Stationary Applications
  • Fuel Cells for Mobile Applications
  • Technologies to Reduce Harmful Emissions in Diesel Vehicles
  • Lead Markets for VOC-Reduced Paints
  • Potentials for Substituting Paper by Electronic Media
  • Technologies for Paper Recycling
  • Regulations Promoting Socially Responsible Investment
  • Comparison of In-Depth Case Studies
  • Policy Patterns to Develop International Markets of Innovations for Sustainability
  • Policies for Lead Markets