Delivering on the Clean Energy Economy

The document outlines a comparative analysis of the solar PV and wind industries in five major economies from 2001 to 2011. It investigates how different policy incentives across the value chain—including R&D, manufacturing, installation, and power generation—impacted installed capacity, job creation, and equipment prices. The research aims to identify successful strategies for balancing the dual goals of nurturing domestic manufacturing and providing low-cost energy to the public.

• The global market for non-hydro renewable energy is projected to expand significantly, with electricity production expected to increase more than eight-fold between 2009 and 2035, potentially attracting nearly US$3 trillion in investment, provided countries meet existing commitments.
• Policymakers face a political tension between two primary objectives: establishing robust domestic industries to create 'green jobs' and ensuring the delivery of affordable domestic energy.
• The development of renewable energy industries is heavily influenced by policy, with drivers including environmental concerns, energy security, economic development opportunities, and the goal of providing universal energy access.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Delivering on the Clean Energy Economy. https://www.wri.org/research/delivering-clean-energy-economy

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Delivering on the Clean Energy Economy. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/delivering-clean-energy-economy.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutenddelivering, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Delivering on the Clean Energy Economy}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/delivering-clean-energy-economy}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }