Low-carbon Technologies Integrated Innovation Strategy Based on Modular Design

Modular design is an effective method for fast integrating global low-carbon technologies to respond the market dynamic application demands. It is a valuable emerging interdisciplinary research field. This paper analyses the energy-saving features, drive mechanism and operating mechanism of modular design, and designs a low-carbon 'products - technology' dynamic configuration application model following the modular design rules. The research mainly applies the design research method, and integrates the research tools on technical innovation management and product engineering. Finally, from the angle of 'technology - market' cycle enhanced, we proposes the policy design to stimulate the modular integrated application of low-carbon technologies. (C) 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of RIUDS