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http://dx.doi.org/10.7849/ksnre.2022.0022

Technology Competitiveness Analysis of New & Renewable Energy in Major Countries  

Ha, Su-Jin (Division of Technical Supervision, Green Technology Center)
Choi, Ji-Hyeok (Division of Technical Supervision, Green Technology Center)
Oh, Sang Jin (Division of Technical Supervision, Green Technology Center)
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New & Renewable Energy / v.18, no.3, 2022 , pp. 72-84 More about this Journal
Abstract
As the threat of climate change escalates, 'net-zero' has become a priority for the international community, and the use of new and renewable energy sources is expected to play a significant role in reaching international carbon neutrality. Here, we evaluate technological competitiveness in terms of implementation and technology by analyzing scientific literature and patents in the new and renewable energy fields of five major countries. For the past 10 years (2009-2019), the most active areas of new and renewable energy research and development have been solar power, wind power, waste, and fuel cells. China is the forerunner in implementation, whereas the United States has the most advanced technology. Portfolio analysis revealed that Korea's fuel cell, the United States' bioenergy, China's waste, Japan's solar and fuel cell, and the European Union's wind power have shown to be in Star Field respectively. Technological competitiveness analysis found that Korea is lagging behind other countries in the new and renewable energy sector, and needs to set a new direction for future carbon-neutral research and development, investment, and policy.
Keywords
Climate Change; Net-Zero; New & Renewable energy; Technological Competitiveness Analysis; R&D Investment;
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