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Socio-cognitive evolution in niche development: Comparative analysis of biogas development in Denmark and the Netherlands (1973-2004)

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posted on 2023-06-07, 20:54 authored by R P J M Raven, F W Geels
This article addresses the topic of radical innovation, making two additions to the strategic niche management (SNM) approach, which conceptualises how innovations cross the `valley of death. First, it articulates the theoretical foundations of SNM, theorizing the connections between social constructivist and evolutionary theories of technical change. Second, the resulting socio-cognitive evolution perspective is used to explain the different patterns in biogas development in the Netherlands and Denmark. In both countries, biogas experienced ups and downs, but the timing and shape of developments differ. A longitudinal, comparative case analysis shows that the socio-cognitive evolution perspective is useful in explaining these differences.

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  • Published

Journal

Technovation

ISSN

0166-4972

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

2

Volume

30

Page range

87-99

Pages

13.0

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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