Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis

Renewable energy investments have undergone significant changes over the last two decades, largely influenced by the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing climate change and the global demand for sustainable energy solutions. While significant progr...

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Main Authors: Rajesh Mohnot, Ilhan Ozturk, Aqila Rafiuddin, Gyanendra Singh Sisodia, Vivek Kumar Singh
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Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
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Aqila Rafiuddin
Gyanendra Singh Sisodia
Vivek Kumar Singh
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description Renewable energy investments have undergone significant changes over the last two decades, largely influenced by the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing climate change and the global demand for sustainable energy solutions. While significant progress has been made, persistent investment gaps and pronounced geographical disparities continue to pose challenges. The primary aim of this study is to assess the evolution and trajectory of research in the field of renewable energy investments, with a view to informing effective policy-making and strategic planning. The study employed a scientometric analysis covering the period from 2000 to 2024. An initial dataset of 20,141 documents was retrieved from the Scopus database. Using the PRISMA methodology, the dataset was refined and filtered down to 15,298 relevant publications. VOSviewer and Bibliometrix were then utilized for visualization and analytical mapping. These tools enabled a detailed examination of research patterns, thematic developments, and scholarly networks within the field. The analysis explores the dynamics of renewable energy investment research, offering a global perspective on strategies, policy instruments, and regulatory frameworks across different regions. In addition, the content analysis yields key insights into policy-relevant factors, investment evaluation techniques, the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs), and emerging economic and investment trends. This study makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature by serving as a reference point for understanding current trends and developments in renewable energy investment, while also offering insights into future research directions in the field.
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spelling doaj-art-f0787989fdb84e7c8df9e378c8ce46112025-08-20T04:02:51ZengElsevierInnovation and Green Development2949-75312025-08-014410027910.1016/j.igd.2025.100279Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysisRajesh Mohnot0Ilhan Ozturk1Aqila Rafiuddin2Gyanendra Singh Sisodia3Vivek Kumar Singh4College of Business Administration, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab EmiratesCollege of Business Administration, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Nisantasi University, Istanbul, Turkiye; University of VIZJA, Warsaw, Poland; Corresponding author. College of Business Administration, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Department of Management Studies, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Dubai Campus, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCollege of Business Administration, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab EmiratesEmerald Gears Initiative Foundation Global, IndiaRenewable energy investments have undergone significant changes over the last two decades, largely influenced by the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing climate change and the global demand for sustainable energy solutions. While significant progress has been made, persistent investment gaps and pronounced geographical disparities continue to pose challenges. The primary aim of this study is to assess the evolution and trajectory of research in the field of renewable energy investments, with a view to informing effective policy-making and strategic planning. The study employed a scientometric analysis covering the period from 2000 to 2024. An initial dataset of 20,141 documents was retrieved from the Scopus database. Using the PRISMA methodology, the dataset was refined and filtered down to 15,298 relevant publications. VOSviewer and Bibliometrix were then utilized for visualization and analytical mapping. These tools enabled a detailed examination of research patterns, thematic developments, and scholarly networks within the field. The analysis explores the dynamics of renewable energy investment research, offering a global perspective on strategies, policy instruments, and regulatory frameworks across different regions. In addition, the content analysis yields key insights into policy-relevant factors, investment evaluation techniques, the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs), and emerging economic and investment trends. This study makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature by serving as a reference point for understanding current trends and developments in renewable energy investment, while also offering insights into future research directions in the field.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949753125000761Carbon-free energyForeign direct investmentsGreen energyNon-fossil fuel energyRenewable energy investmentsSustainable energy
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Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis
Innovation and Green Development
Carbon-free energy
Foreign direct investments
Green energy
Non-fossil fuel energy
Renewable energy investments
Sustainable energy
title Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis
title_full Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis
title_fullStr Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis
title_full_unstemmed Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis
title_short Changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem: A scientometrics analysis
title_sort changing dynamics of renewable energy investments ecosystem a scientometrics analysis
topic Carbon-free energy
Foreign direct investments
Green energy
Non-fossil fuel energy
Renewable energy investments
Sustainable energy
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