Multinationals, Sustainable Innovation & Solar Energy

The specialized book "Multinationals, Sustainable Innovation & Solar Energy" offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable energy supply in a global context. It highlights the role of established companies in the two main sectors of the energy industry – oil and gas, and electricity – and their influence on the development and commercialization of renewable energy technologies, particularly solar photovoltaics (PV). Considering the growing importance of solar energy as a key technology for a sustainable future, the book examines the strategies of leading European energy companies and their investments in solar PV technologies. Through detailed case studies, it demonstrates how these companies can contribute to the diffusion of renewable energies and the challenges they must overcome in the process. The work is aimed at professionals, students, and decision-makers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the energy sector and the role of innovations in sustainable energy supply.