Navigating the Nexus: Stakeholder Engagement in Hybrid Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Sustainable Development

Marios Stanitsas () and Konstantinos Kirytopoulos
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Marios Stanitsas: School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Zografos, Greece
Konstantinos Kirytopoulos: School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Zografos, Greece

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 17, 1-20

Abstract: In the quest for a sustainable energy landscape, renewable energy sources are positioned to lead. Among these, power purchase agreements (PPAs) have emerged as indispensable tools, particularly when combined with energy storage solutions, in supporting grid stability and ensuring the reliability of energy provision. The aim of this study is to undertake a rigorous systematic literature review to delve into the pivotal role that community engagement and stakeholder involvement play in shaping the contours of hybrid PPAs, which amalgamate renewable energy with storage technologies. Through a comprehensive synthesis of the previous literature, this research elucidates the nuanced dimensions and consequential benefits inherent in cultivating robust agreements. The objectives include examining the tangible benefits of prioritizing community empowerment, such as securing local acceptance and support, alleviating opposition, and tailoring project designs to harmonize with specific community requirements and preferences. Moreover, this study underscores the critical role of stakeholder engagement in ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates, thereby addressing sustainability outcomes while fostering the enduring success and feasibility of renewable energy projects.

Keywords: community engagement; sustainability; stakeholders; systematic literature review; renewable energy contracts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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