Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.2013.01.0014
Bibliometric Analysis of International Collaboration in Wind and Solar Energy
Ichiro Sakata
; Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Hajime Sasaki
; Policy Alternatives Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
Abstract
Modern technology is increasingly complex and demands an ever-widening range of
knowledge and skills. No single country will possess all the knowledge and skills
required for addressing global issues such as climate change. Technology collaboration
between leading countries is important to promptly and efficiently address the problem.
Previous studies have shown that a high level of collaboration is correlated with high
paper productivity. This paper first aims to use objective data and create maps that enable
us to see both the distribution of worldwide research competency and the relationship of
international collaboration in clean energy research. In the international research network
of wind power and solar cell, 4,189 institutions located in 121 countries and 6,600
institutions located in 125 countries are included respectively. This paper discusses
various factors that would have an impact on research capability and support strong
international relationships. With respect to research capability, governmental policies,
stability of governmental commitment, natural conditions and historical and institutional
differences have a significant impact on it. For research collaborations, factors such as
geographical proximity, international science and technology policy, and developmental
stage of technology have been brought to attention. This study demonstrates that
bibliometrics is a methodology that is capable of providing a knowledge base that is
useful in the development of the international science and technology policy and
technological management strategy.
Keywords
Wind Power; Solar Cell; Research Network; Bibliometrics; Science and Technology Policy
Hrčak ID:
108540
URI
Publication date:
30.9.2013.
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