Analysis of stakeholder roles and the challenges of solar energy utilization in Iran

Mohammad Dehghani Madvar, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari, Jamal Tabe Arjmand, Alireza Aslani, Roghayeh Ghasempour and Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi

International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 2018, vol. 13, issue 4, 438-451

Abstract: Growing energy demand, rising greenhouse gas emissions and the depletion of fossil fuels necessitates the development of renewable energy sources. In order to improve renewable energy utilization, it is necessary to determine the most important factors influencing energy strategy. The energy system of Iran is highly dependent on fossil fuels; however, Iran has a high potential for solar energy development and several policies are being pursued by the government to develop power generation by renewable energy resources. This study presents and discusses several important parameters of energy policy and security which make the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems crucial for the future. Installation of solar PV will improve energy security, foster job creation and reduce environmental problems. It also introduces and investigates those institutions and organizations involved in developing renewable energies, especially solar energy. These include the Ministry of Energy and universities, both of which play key roles in the development of solar energy.

Keywords: solar energy; Iran; Triple Helix; energy policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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