Investigating factors influencing the adoption and sustainable development of wind energy in the UAE

Abstract

This research paper investigates the factors influencing wind energy adoption and sustainability in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The investigation is motivated by a research gap, as there is limited existing research on the specific factors influencing the adoption of wind energy in the UAE. Understanding these factors is identified as a crucial problem for the successful transition to sustainable energy sources in the nation. Employing a systematic review methodology, data spanning from 1999 to 2023 across six databases were collected using specified keywords. A total of 203 articles were screened, resulting in 64 selected articles. The study categorizes derived factors into technological innovation, environmental impact, grid integration, and socioeconomic aspects. Utilizing a structured methodology involving questionnaire surveys, structural equation modeling (SEM), and multiple linear regression (MLR) analyses. 75 % of hypotheses were accepted, affirming significant positive relationships between technological innovation, environmental impact, grid integration, wind energy adoption, and sustainability were confirmed. While socioeconomic factors exhibit a nuanced influence, the findings underscore the UAE's remarkable progress in harnessing wind energy for a sustainable future. These findings underscore the importance of further investigating these factors and sub-factors for successfully transitioning to sustainable energy sources in the UAE.