Innovation in energy technology : comparing national innovation systems at the sectoral level.

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This report reviews efforts under way in a number of OECD countries to advance innovation in energy technology, with a particular focus on hydrogen fuel cells. It compares energy innovation systems in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Norway, the United Kingdom and United States to identify the roles of government, industry, universities and other public research organisations in the innovation process. It also examines the policies governments are implementing to finance needed research and development and to stimulate market demand for innovative energy technologies.  Read more... Foreword Executive Summary Chapter 1. Synthesis of Main Findings Résumé Chapitre 1. Synthèse des principales conclusions Country Studies Chapter 2. Canada: Fuel Cells Chapter 3. France: Fuel Cells Chapter 4. Germany: Fuel Cells Chapter 5. Italy: Fuel Cells Chapter 6. Japan: Fuel Cells Chapter 7. Korea: Fuel Cells and Photovoltaics Chapter 8. Norway: Fuel Cells Chapter 9. Norway: Upstream Oil and Gas Chapter 10. United Kingdom: Fuel Cells Chapter 11. United States: Automotive Fuel Cells Chapter 12. United States: Stationary Fuel Cells. Chapter 13. United States: Advanced Turbine SystemAnnex A. Types of Fuel Cells and Theur Applications Annex B. International Conference on Innovation in Energy Technologies: Programme.