Investigating the importance of renewable energy in the successful energy transition in Iran based on SWOT analysis

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy, Niroo Research Institute (NRI), Tehran, Iran

2 Energy Systems Engineering, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

As the population grows, the demand for energy worldwide is increasing. According to studies, a high percentage of energy needed in the world is provided by fossil fuels. But fossil fuel reserves are dwindling. Also, according to studies, these fuels produce a lot of environmental pollution. Climate change, the extinction of important species of animals, droughts, or successive floods are problems caused by excessive consumption of fossil fuels. One of the appropriate and intelligent solutions is the transition from fossil energy to renewable energy. Iran, has a high potential for the use and development of renewable energy. In this article, based on SWOT analysis, we have tried to examine the weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, and threats of renewable energy deployment in Iran. Finally, strategies for the development of renewable energy in Iran are presented. Strategies to strengthen the activities of the private and public sectors to invest in energy production and conduct related research projects to reduce greenhouse gases, investment in technologies needed to use renewable energy, investment in renewable energy to produce energy at low prices, and strengthen the energy stock market, and investment in the localization of equipment needed to exploit renewable energy are the best strategies for the development of renewable energy.

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  • Receive Date: 25 January 2022
  • Accept Date: 19 August 2022

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