| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10487293 | Energy Policy | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
âºChina has become the world leader in the production of PV cells and modules, but remains far behind industrialized countries in the more upstream segments of the photovoltaic industry. âºInternational technology transfers from industrialized countries to China have taken place through two main channels: the competitive market of manufacturing equipments, and labour mobility. âºFierce competition between equipment manufacturers and public availability of core technology have prevented intellectual property rights from hindering technology transfers towards China. âºAs compared with their foreign competitors, Chinese firms file many patents, but of low technical and commercial value. âºChinese firms' innovation is focused on process rather than on products.
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Authors
Arnaud de la Tour, Matthieu Glachant, Yann Ménière,