Clean Energy Innovation

About the Research

Innovation in clean energy technologies is responsible for improving the performance and reducing the cost of low-carbon technologies. CPL researchers have analyzed and documented the energy technology innovation systems that have allowed these improvements to occur. Through the development and ongoing updating of its national and global energy innovation datasets, CPL is able to track and analyze trends in energy innovation. Going forward, CPL intends to develop a complementary dataset in adaptation innovation.

Publications in this Research Area
Politics of Urban Energy Transitions: New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Development in Shenzhen, China
Politics of Urban Energy Transitions: New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Development in Shenzhen, China
The Verticality of Policy Mixes for Sustainability Transitions: A Case Study of Solar Water Heating in China
The Verticality of Policy Mixes for Sustainability Transitions: A Case Study of Solar Water Heating in China
Bridging the Gap: The Role of Innovation Policy and Market Creation
Bridging the Gap: The Role of Innovation Policy and Market Creation
Opportunities and Challenges in International Cooperative Approaches of the Paris Agreement
Opportunities and Challenges in International Cooperative Approaches of the Paris Agreement
The Role of Demand-Side Incentives and Charging Infrastructure on Plug-in Electric Vehicle Adoption: Analysis of US States
The Role of Demand-Side Incentives and Charging Infrastructure on Plug-in Electric Vehicle Adoption: Analysis of US States
Rescue US Energy Innovation
Rescue US Energy Innovation
Acting in Time on Energy Policy
Acting in Time on Energy Policy
The Role of Government in Industrial Energy Conservation in China: Lessons from the Iron and Steel Industry
The Role of Government in Industrial Energy Conservation in China: Lessons from the Iron and Steel Industry
Innovation and Technology Transfer Through Global Value Chains: Evidence from China's PV Industry
Innovation and Technology Transfer Through Global Value Chains: Evidence from China's PV Industry
Does Better Information Lead to Better Choices? Evidence from Energy-Efficiency Labels
Does Better Information Lead to Better Choices? Evidence from Energy-Efficiency Labels
Technology Transfer for Adaptation
Technology Transfer for Adaptation
The Globalization of Clean Energy Technology: Lessons from China
The Globalization of Clean Energy Technology: Lessons from China
Electricity-sector Transitions for Green Industrialization: A Case Study of Ethiopia
Electricity-sector Transitions for Green Industrialization: A Case Study of Ethiopia
Scaling Up Solar Pumps for Irrigation and Domestic Water Use in Ethiopia: The Role of Blended Finance
Scaling Up Solar Pumps for Irrigation and Domestic Water Use in Ethiopia: The Role of Blended Finance
Leaders and Followers in Finance Mobilization for Renewable Energy in Germany and China
Leaders and Followers in Finance Mobilization for Renewable Energy in Germany and China
Designing Fit-for-purpose National Climate Funds: A Guidebook for Decision-makers
Designing Fit-for-purpose National Climate Funds: A Guidebook for Decision-makers
DOE Budget Authority for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database: 2020
DOE Budget Authority for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database: 2020
Deployment of Deep Decarbonization Technologies: Proceedings of a Workshop
Deployment of Deep Decarbonization Technologies: Proceedings of a Workshop
DOE Budget Authority for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database: 2019
DOE Budget Authority for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database: 2019
The Future of Transportation: Symposium Proceedings and Discussion
The Future of Transportation: Symposium Proceedings and Discussion
DOE Budget Authority for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database: 2017
DOE Budget Authority for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database: 2017
Mission Innovation 2.0: Recommendations for the second Mission Innovation Ministerial in Beijing, China
Mission Innovation 2.0: Recommendations for the second Mission Innovation Ministerial in Beijing, China
Post Paris Research Needs in Climate Policy
Post Paris Research Needs in Climate Policy
National Innovation Systems in the United States and China: A Brief Review of the Literature
National Innovation Systems in the United States and China: A Brief Review of the Literature
The Carbon Consequences of China’s Overseas Investments in Coal
The Carbon Consequences of China’s Overseas Investments in Coal
Technology transfer and adoption for smallholder climate change adaptation: opportunities and challenges
Technology transfer and adoption for smallholder climate change adaptation: opportunities and challenges
Financing Energy Efficiency of Buildings: Green Instruments and Policy Guidance
Financing Energy Efficiency of Buildings: Green Instruments and Policy Guidance
Mission Innovation is Mission Critical
Mission Innovation is Mission Critical
Inter-sector network and clean energy innovation: Evidence from the wind power sector
Inter-sector network and clean energy innovation: Evidence from the wind power sector
Linking Heterogeneous Climate Policies (Consistent with the Paris Agreement)
Linking Heterogeneous Climate Policies (Consistent with the Paris Agreement)