Journal of Renewable and New Energy

Identifying key obstacles and challenges to the development of renewable energies in European and Asian countries with a meta-synthesis approach

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Document Type : Original Article

Authors

peyman taghipour 1
Reza Rostamzadeh 2
Karim Esgandari 3
Kamran Sarhangi 1

1 Department of Management, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University,Urmia, Iran.

2 Department of Management, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.

3 Department of Public Administration, Payam Noor University, Tehran.Iran

Abstract
Given the depletion of fossil fuel resources and the production of pollutants, humanity is increasingly seeking to replace them with renewable energy sources. The aim of this study is to identify the key barriers and challenges in the development of renewable energy and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels in European and Asian countries. This research is of a qualitative type and its data was collected according to the meta-synthesis method and in seven stages specified by Sandelovski and Barroso (2007). 50 studies have been used for evaluation in this research according to the quality of sources. The Kappa value in this research is 0.81, which indicates the reliability of the findings. The data was analyzed with MAXQDA software and as a result 9 dimensions, 17 components and 306 codes were identified. This study presents an innovative model for classifying the problems and barriers to the development of renewable energy. This model can be utilized by policymakers, technology innovators, and stakeholders in the field. The study also emphasizes the necessity of implementing shared power grids between neighboring countries and using the identified models in quantitative assessments. The model developed in this study can create a conducive environment for the growth of renewable energy and ensure long-term sustainability in global energy systems. International cooperation can effectively help address technical and regional limitations, thereby enhancing energy security and global sustainability.

Keywords

Renewable energies
Meta-synthesis
Development models
Challenges
Obstacles
Policymaking

Subjects

Journal of Renewable and New Energy

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 19 November 2025

  • Receive Date 07 June 2025
  • Revise Date 14 September 2025
  • Accept Date 26 October 2025

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