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Modularisation and spatial dynamics in the wind turbine industry: the example of firm relocations to Hamburg

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  • Max-Peter Menzel
  • J Markus Adrian

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This study investigates the dynamics that resulted in the concentration of wind turbine manufacturers in Hamburg, Germany. As these locations correlate with the modularisation of global value chains, we focus on the knowledge processes that are necessary to modularise product architecture and organisation. Our approach is case-study based. We show that modularisation required distinct learning processes that disrupted the industry. Manufacturers started to benefit from industries with advanced knowledge in their modular product design and production organisation. A new spatial organisation coincided with these altered knowledge externalities.

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  • Max-Peter Menzel & J Markus Adrian, 2018. "Modularisation and spatial dynamics in the wind turbine industry: the example of firm relocations to Hamburg," Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 11(2), pages 297-315.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:cjrecs:v:11:y:2018:i:2:p:297-315.
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    1. Ayinde, Taofeek O. & Olaniran, Abeeb O. & Abolade, Onomeabure C. & Ogbonna, Ahamuefula Ephraim, 2023. "Technology shocks - Gold market connection: Is the effect episodic to business cycle behaviour?," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 84(C).
    2. Palm, Alvar, 2022. "Innovation systems for technology diffusion: An analytical framework and two case studies," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 182(C).
    3. Max-Peter Menzel, 2023. "Conventions, markets and industry evolution: the example of the wind turbine industry in Germany 1977–2021," Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 16(3), pages 463-480.

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