Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain
Photovoltaic generation is essential to face global energy challenges and promote a transition to a sustainable future. However, as technological transformations and economic progress occur, rivalry in the photovoltaic industry intensifies. Given the different competition scenarios observed througho...
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| description | Photovoltaic generation is essential to face global energy challenges and promote a transition to a sustainable future. However, as technological transformations and economic progress occur, rivalry in the photovoltaic industry intensifies. Given the different competition scenarios observed throughout the photovoltaic value chain, a deeper analysis of inter-organizational relationships is necessary to develop market strategies to increase the number of decentralized photovoltaic systems. Therefore, this article explores the dynamics of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic value chain and how they can impact the development and competitiveness of the sector. Based on literature analysis and expert interviews, drivers and barriers to establishing collaborative and synergistic relationships to expand the photovoltaic market are discussed. The results highlight the complexity of inter-organizational relationships, which manifest themselves especially as strategic partnerships, technical relationships, and commercial relationships. Relationships emerge as crucial elements to guarantee the quality of products and services, operational efficiency, competitive deadlines, and fair prices. The barriers are fierce competition, dependence on imported inputs, lack of loyalty, and logistics network deficiencies. The findings showed that involvement and synergy between different stakeholders help develop dynamic capabilities and drive mechanisms to implement resources and relationships critical to creating value and competitive advantage. Additionally, the insights can guide the formulation of actions and strategies to promote the advancement of core technologies in emerging countries’ PV industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9b3b62553cd346b5bbf6f446b80a8a612025-08-20T02:06:44ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882025-06-01910077610.1016/j.sftr.2025.100776Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chainTaís Bisognin Garlet0Fernando de Souza Savian1José Luis Duarte Ribeiro2Post-Graduate Program in Production Engineering at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Osvaldo Aranha avenue, No. 99, 5th floor, ZIP code: 90035-190, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Corresponding author.Post-Graduate Program in Production Engineering at Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima avenue, No. 1000, building 7, room No. 302, ZIP code: 97105-900, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilPost-Graduate Program in Production Engineering at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Osvaldo Aranha avenue, No. 99, 5th floor, ZIP code: 90035-190, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilPhotovoltaic generation is essential to face global energy challenges and promote a transition to a sustainable future. However, as technological transformations and economic progress occur, rivalry in the photovoltaic industry intensifies. Given the different competition scenarios observed throughout the photovoltaic value chain, a deeper analysis of inter-organizational relationships is necessary to develop market strategies to increase the number of decentralized photovoltaic systems. Therefore, this article explores the dynamics of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic value chain and how they can impact the development and competitiveness of the sector. Based on literature analysis and expert interviews, drivers and barriers to establishing collaborative and synergistic relationships to expand the photovoltaic market are discussed. The results highlight the complexity of inter-organizational relationships, which manifest themselves especially as strategic partnerships, technical relationships, and commercial relationships. Relationships emerge as crucial elements to guarantee the quality of products and services, operational efficiency, competitive deadlines, and fair prices. The barriers are fierce competition, dependence on imported inputs, lack of loyalty, and logistics network deficiencies. The findings showed that involvement and synergy between different stakeholders help develop dynamic capabilities and drive mechanisms to implement resources and relationships critical to creating value and competitive advantage. Additionally, the insights can guide the formulation of actions and strategies to promote the advancement of core technologies in emerging countries’ PV industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188825003429Photovoltaic energyDistributed generationValue chainInter-organizational relationshipsCompetitivenessStakeholders |
| spellingShingle | Taís Bisognin Garlet Fernando de Souza Savian José Luis Duarte Ribeiro Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain Sustainable Futures Photovoltaic energy Distributed generation Value chain Inter-organizational relationships Competitiveness Stakeholders |
| title | Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain |
| title_full | Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain |
| title_fullStr | Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain |
| title_short | Unveiling synergies: an analysis of inter-organizational relationships in the Brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain |
| title_sort | unveiling synergies an analysis of inter organizational relationships in the brazilian photovoltaic distributed generation value chain |
| topic | Photovoltaic energy Distributed generation Value chain Inter-organizational relationships Competitiveness Stakeholders |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188825003429 |
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