Summary
Hart and Bonvillian (2018) present a policy analysis cautioning against technology lock-in in energy storage systems, published by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. The authors argue that policymakers risk entrenching suboptimal technologies through early standardisation or subsidy mechanisms that reduce competitive pressure for superior alternatives. The work appears intended to inform evidence-based energy policy that preserves technological diversity and innovation incentives.
UK applicability
The analysis carries relevance to UK energy policy and innovation strategy, particularly as the country pursues net-zero targets and grid modernisation. However, direct applicability depends on how UK policy mechanisms (contracts-for-difference, Contracts for Leasing) compare to the United States regulatory environment discussed.
Key measures
As suggested by the title, the analysis likely examines policy mechanisms, innovation trajectories, and technology selection criteria in energy storage deployment.
Outcomes reported
The paper examines policy risks associated with premature technology standardisation in energy storage systems. It appears to analyse how government support mechanisms may inadvertently entrench inferior technologies and constrain innovation pathways.
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