Multi-niche analysis of dynamics and policies in Dutch renewable energy innovation journeys (1970–2006): hype-cycles, closed networks and technology-focused learning

G.P.J. Verbong, Frank W. Geels, Rob Raven · 2008 · Technology Analysis and Strategic Management

Summary. This study examines forty years of renewable energy innovation policy in the Netherlands across wind, biomass, fuel cells, and photovoltaics. The research identifies recurring problems: innovation efforts rely too heavily on technology-focused R&D rather than broader learning, social networks remain narrow and supply-side oriented, and expectations follow hype-disappointment cycles that undermine sustained development. These structural weaknesses explain why all four technologies experienced costly failures and setbacks despite policy support.

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  title   = {Multi-niche analysis of dynamics and policies in Dutch renewable energy innovation journeys (1970–2006): hype-cycles, closed networks and technology-focused learning},
  author  = {G.P.J. Verbong and Frank W. Geels and Rob Raven},
  journal = {Technology Analysis and Strategic Management},
  year    = {2008},
  doi     = {10.1080/09537320802292719},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/09537320802292719}
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DOI

10.1080/09537320802292719

Countries

Netherlands

Regions

Europe

Categories

energy, policy, innovation-theory, general-innovation

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2026-04-28