Comparing the Technology Trajectories of Solar PV and Solar Water Heaters in China: Using a Patent Lens

China invests more in renewable energy than any other countries, such as in solar energy. The traditional literature maintains that these government-supported industries are more innovative than grassroots industries such as solar or thermal, which leads to debate. This study uses mixed methods, com...

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Main Authors: Yawei Wang, Frauke Urban, Yuan Zhou, Luyi Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/11/4166