Abstract
Research on science-based industries has shown that it is important for organisations to be active in interorganisational networks.
Cluster policy has been developed as a means to stimulate the development of these networks and thereby the success rate of these
industries. Cluster policy is however not a common policy instrument in the energy sector. In this paper, we focus on three self-declared
clusters active in hydrogen-related R&D in the Netherlands and address several characteristics of these clusters. We conclude that cluster
policy is a useful addition to existing energy R&D policies but that monitoring whether self-declared clusters actually function as clusters
and what their contribution is to the overall system is pivotal in reaping the benefits of cluster policy.
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Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 1375-1385 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Energy Policy |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |