Understanding the dynamics of global value chains for solar photovoltaic technologies

Download or read book Understanding the dynamics of global value chains for solar photovoltaic technologies written by World Intellectual Property Organization and published by WIPO. This book was released on 2017 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China dominates the global solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain, while 15 years ago the demand and supply were located in few Western economies. In this process, the PV industry has seen a booming demand, drastic price decreases along the supply chain, and fierce competition among surviving companies. This paper seeks to understand how this spatial shift has occurred and its drivers, with a specific focus on the role of intangible assets and intellectual property.