Review of Drivers and Barriers to Development of Renewable Energy

Abstract

The paper is exploring and investigating key definitions and principles of renewable energy highlighting key distinctions between sustainable energy source and renewables, key associated theories of renewable energy such as diffusion Theory, and drivers and barriers to renewable energy, good practice guidelines. Furthermore, the work would focus on strategy, priority and monitoring and evaluation policies to further provide clarity on how renewable energy is being implemented in practice. The work also to discuss key dynamic aspects of deployment to further enable success of renewable energy adoption. The paper is based on reviewing the published literature in the field, as well as other related publications such as professional reports to enhance relatedness to recent updates in policy and practice. The paper provides key findings and recommendations on the role renewables play in dealing with climate change both in interim and long run, influences on policies and incentives that would shape its deployment.