Latest Perspectives on Global Renewable Energy Policies

摘要

Renewable energy policies play a critical role in the success of replacing incumbent energy supply networks based on fossil fuels and nuclear power with renewable sources of energy from solar, wind, water, geothermal, and biomass. We conducted a focused literature review on energy articles discussing the governance of renewable energy, with the goal to understand the latest research trends, questions, and issues on this topic. One prominent scientific database on energy provided the starting point for analysis, with our search period limited to 2013–early 2014. The review did not attempt to provide an exhaustive analysis but rather to provide a quick snapshot of pertinent questions in order to distill specific issues. The thematic analysis of the literature revealed the following trends: addressing policies in developing countries, resolving inconsistencies between national, regional, and local policies, managing the impact of political agendas, developing techniques to revise energy policies, understanding the spatial implications of renewable energy, and reviewing the levels of acceptance by different stakeholders.