Summary
Hart and Bonvillian present a policy analysis cautioning against technology lock-in in energy storage systems. The authors argue that policymakers must carefully design support mechanisms to avoid favouring immature or suboptimal technologies too early, which could constrain long-term innovation and cost reduction. The paper appears to draw on case studies and economic theory to illustrate how well-intentioned policies can inadvertently limit the broader technological portfolio needed for sustainable energy transitions.
UK applicability
The analysis has potential relevance to UK energy policy and transition planning, particularly regarding subsidy design and technology-neutral procurement frameworks. However, the paper's primary focus is energy storage rather than agricultural or food systems, limiting its direct applicability to Vitagri's research scope.
Key measures
Policy mechanisms and their effects on technology adoption pathways; economic and innovation outcomes of technology lock-in
Outcomes reported
The paper examines policy risks associated with premature technology lock-in in energy storage deployment. It analyses how policy decisions can inadvertently favour particular storage technologies, potentially limiting innovation and cost reduction.
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