Spatial Processes of Industry Emergence: US Wind Turbine Manufacturing Industry

This research seeks to understand the underlying locational resources and dynamics explaining the location and growth of new, environmental technology industries. Beginning with the location patterns of the US wind turbine manufacturing industry, this research uses demand, supply and policy factors...

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Published in:European planning studies 2012-05, Vol.20 (5), p.857-870
Main Author: Theyel, Gregory
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Demand
Electric power
Electric rates
Electricity
Energy policy
Industry
Investors
Location
Location of industry
Manufacturing
Manufacturing industry
Planning
Policy making
Prices
Studies
Supply
Supply & demand
Technology
U.S.A
United States
Wind energy
Wind power
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Summary:This research seeks to understand the underlying locational resources and dynamics explaining the location and growth of new, environmental technology industries. Beginning with the location patterns of the US wind turbine manufacturing industry, this research uses demand, supply and policy factors to explain how the resources and dynamics of a location help shape its future industrial composition. The findings include the prominent role of demand factors, including wind power resources, existing installed wind power and electricity prices as well as supply factors, but the weakness of the influence of governmental policy. This research can assist companies, investors and policy-makers understand the spatial dynamics of industry emergence in order to better align their strategies and policies.
ISSN:0965-4313
1469-5944
DOI:10.1080/09654313.2012.667929