Analysis of the failure of Dutch wind power policy since the early 1980-ies.

What is it about?

From about 1980 onwards, Dutch policy on increasing wind power capacity has largely failed. This is due to certain structural flaws; in fact elements of the typical Dutch carbon-locked in system. These are analysed and a projection is given for the signifiacant lower-than-target outcome of current policy.

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Why is it important?

It highlights the structural components of renewable energy policies that are linked to path-dependent institutional lock-ins.