Table of Contents

Part I: Setting the Stage 1. Introduction 2. Comparing renewable support mixes 3. A Dynamic Multi-field Approach 4. Europeanization of renewables support Part II: Case Studies 5. Germany: From feed-in tariffs to greater competition 6. The United Kingdom: From market-led policy towards technology steering 7. Poland: Incumbent stability amid legislative volatility 8. France: From renewables laggard to technology-specific devotee 9. Sweden: Electricity-certificate champion 10. Norway: Certificate supporters turning opponents Part III: Assessments and Conclusions 11. Comparative assessments and conclusions 12. Implications for climate research and policy studies

About the Author

Elin Lerum Boasson is Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Oslo. She is also Senior Researcher at CICERO – Centre for International Climate Research, Oslo, Norway.

Merethe Dotterud Leiren is Research Director and Political Scientist at CICERO – Centre for International Climate Research, Oslo, Norway.

Jørgen Wettestad is Research Professor at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, Norway.