Technology Co-evolution Analysis in the Energy Sector

摘要

This paper suggests the method that can describe the co-evolutionary patterns in the energy sectors. Technologies that have facilitated the growth of other technologies should get the priority in the R&D investment, if other condi-tions are almost the same. In the suggested method, LVC equations were applied to the patents relating to energy technologies. Then a network showing the interac-tions between technologies in their evolution process is visualised. Research find-ings will provide numerous implications for policy-making and strategic planning for energy technology development.