For the energy transition, Social Innovation (SI) has been defined as innovations that
contribute to the low-carbon energy transition, civic empowerment, and social goals through …

Wind has been utilized for passive ventilation and mechanical power since antiquity. As an
abundant renewable resource, today, wind is increasingly seen as a critical resource to help …

This study evaluates quality function deployment-based innovation pathways for renewable
energy projects. For this purpose, a 2-stage novel model is suggested. Firstly, the weights of …

Abstract The EU Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001 (RED II) has unlocked the
participation of local citizens and authorities in collective renewable energy projects through …

With the implementation of the EU's key climate and energy policy objectives, there is a
transition to a new energy system where renewable energy sources are pushed and where …

Renewable energy communities (RECs) are citizens, SMEs or local governments who
collectively invest, produce and use local renewable energy, with private citizens controlling …

Community renewable energy initiatives are increasingly recognized as important actors to
trigger citizen investments in renewable energy facilities. Little is known, however, about the …

The paper investigates the dynamic relationship between renewable energy usage and
trade performance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), while considering the conditioning role of …

Project finance (PF) is a powerful tool for mobilizing capital for renewable energy (RE)
projects but faces challenges in developing countries. This paper examines factors driving …

According to the early transposition of the EU directives by the Italian government, this paper
presents some of the outcomes of the qualitative-led applied research titled Community …