Innovation in Renewable-Energy Technologies Is Booming

Oct. 11, 2013 — The number of patents issued for renewable-energy technologies has risen sharply over the last decade, according to new research from MIT and the Santa Fe Institute (SFI). The study shows that investments in research and development, as well as in the growth of markets for these products, have helped to spur this dramatic growth in innovation.

Study found a dramatic increase in the overall number of energy-related patents issued in the U.S., with increase in renewable energy patents far outpacing those in other energy sectors. A similar trend was seen globally. (Credit: Graphic courtesy of the researchers)

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