Technology Transfer of Wind Energy

Technology Transfer of Wind Energy Production
A project conducive to Infrastructure Development

Abstract 3
Meaning of Technology Transfer 4
Wind Energy an International Context 4
Governmental Policy of China in Promoting Wind Energy 4
Key Trends in China’s Wind Energy Industry 5
Local Partnerships with Wind Turbine Industry Players 5
Local Technological Advancement 5
China as a Major Supply Chain Centre 6
Global Reach of China’s Suppliers 6
Key Lessons from Chinese Experience 6
Scope of Wind Energy in Pakistan 7
Scope of Technology Transfer 8
Government’s Role 8
Benefits 8

Technology Transfer of Wind Energy Production
Abstract
This is a study to examine the prospect of importing and then indigenization of technology related to wind energy production. This study will analyze the phenomenal success of India and China in importing the technology of manufacturing wind turbines from Denmark and Germany. Not only the share of wind produced energy in overall energy mix is improving in India and China but also these countries have gained a competitive edge in manufacturing the wind turbine technology to meet the needs of expanding local markets and also a source of foreign exchange in the form of technology export. The unit cost of power produced by wind energy in India and China has dramatically dropped since production of locally-manufactured turbines.
While there are many potential benefits to local wind manufacturing, there are also significant barriers to entry into an industry containing companies that have been manufacturing wind turbines for more than 20 years. In developing countries, limited indigenous technical capacity and quality control makes entry even more difficult.   International   technology   transfers   can   be   a   solution,   although   leading companies   in   this   industry   are   unlikely   to   license   proprietary   information   to companies that could become competitors. This could be even riskier for technology... [continues]

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