A systemic assessment of Solar PV in Brazil: Obstacles and Opportunities.
The diffusion of a technology in society is largely determined by the innovation system context in which it is embedded. To study the diffusion and systemic blockages for solar photovoltaic technology in Brazil, an analysis of the Technological Innovation System (TIS) was performed accordingly. The results indicate that the Brazilian TIS is currently stuck in the development phase and will need systemic policy efforts to drive a strong establishment of solar PV in the energy matrix. This research proposes a set of instruments that can guide the further policymaking process and suggests that further research efforts should move beyond the mere economics of solar installations.