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Applying Cluster Analysis to Renewable Energy Emergent Sector at Local Level

Authors : Jaso Larruscain, Rosa Río-Belver, Ernesto Cilleruelo, Gaizka Garechana, Javier Gavilanes-Trapote

Published in: Managing Complexity

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Abstract

This paper aims to provide a brief overview of state-of-the-art methods of cluster analysis and to acknowledge their limitations when applied to local level in renewable energies. This emergent sector is becoming increasingly important within the field of Industrial Organization, with technological and industrial innovation being essential for the competitiveness of future “smart cities”. An understanding and analysis of the clusters formed by the different participating actors (public administration, centers of research and knowledge, and businesses) will be the key to safeguarding economic development, especially in their initial stage. As a conclusion, Social Network Analysis (SNA) tools together with Competitive Advantage Analysis (CAA) seem to be the most recommended methods.

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Metadata
Title
Applying Cluster Analysis to Renewable Energy Emergent Sector at Local Level
Authors
Jaso Larruscain
Rosa Río-Belver
Ernesto Cilleruelo
Gaizka Garechana
Javier Gavilanes-Trapote
Copyright Year
2014
Book
Managing Complexity

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-04704-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-04705-8

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04705-8_34