This book investigates the complex dynamics of clean energy technology transfer in a globalized world, focusing on China's role and the challenges that impede its diffusion. Kelly Sims Gallagher, an expert in energy policy, examines the barriers and incentives influencing the global spread of clean energy technologies. Drawing on case studies from China's solar photovoltaic, gas turbine, advanced battery, and coal gasification industries, the book analyzes issues such as intellectual property, trade barriers, and access to technology and funding in developing nations. It seeks to understand why, despite energy goods constituting over ten percent of international trade, the global diffusion of these crucial technologies faces significant obstacles.

The book is recognized for its in-depth analysis of clean energy technology transfer, particularly through the lens of China's industrial development. It addresses key challenges such as intellectual property rights, trade policies, and financial access that impact the global diffusion of green technologies. The work is noted for its empirical grounding in specific Chinese industries, offering concrete examples to support its arguments about the complexities of international technology exchange. This detailed examination provides valuable insights for policymakers, academics, and business leaders engaged with the global energy transition.