Technological capabilities development model in Chinese energy service companies

This paper investigates the energy service companies (ESCOs) in China from perspective of technological capability (TC) development. The conventional development model manufacturing emerging economies has been adapted to examine four dimensions TC (investment, production, linkage and innovation) through a qualitative analysis multiple case studies. Small medium-sized private ESCOs can perform well based on investment production capabilities develop management software competence. Large state-owned more advanced innovation serve large-scale businesses with specialist services. For small ESCOs, competitiveness, customers related business strategy are primary drivers These essential for large but government support pressure also important. framework developed be used research other providers developing countries.