Critical success factor in solar energy project implementation in UAE

• मुख्य लेखक: Alahdal, Mohamed Abdulwahab Abdulwali
• स्वरूप: थीसिस
• भाषा: अंग्रेज़ी; अंग्रेज़ी
• प्रकाशित: 2024
• ऑनलाइन पहुंच: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28330/1/Critical%20success%20factor%20in%20solar%20energy%20project%20implementation%20in%20UAE.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28330/2/Critical%20success%20factor%20in%20solar%20energy%20project%20implementation%20in%20UAE.pdf

Energy holds immense significance for individuals and communities across all societal levels. Its pivotal role in human life and societal functioning is undeniable. However, the primary concern lies in the methods employed for energy generation. Traditionally, fossil fuels and natural gas have been the primary sources, contributing to a substantial emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. This has raised apprehensions about pollution and global warming, prompting a critical examination of the sustainability of such energy sources. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has witnessed a steady rise in energy consumption over time, leading to a noteworthy increase in greenhouse gas emissions. This has heightened concerns regarding the sustainability of conventional energy sources. Consequently, there is a pressing need to explore sustainable approaches to curtail CO2 emissions. In the UAE, various renewable energy projects have been initiated, with some still in progress and others successfully completed. Currently, only solar renewable energy is fully operational in the UAE, owing to its substantial potential compared to other renewable sources. Nevertheless, there has been a lack of comprehensive evaluations to assess the efficiency and success of the implemented solar energy initiatives in the UAE. Additionally, the impact of innovation in enhancing the effectiveness and success of solar energy remains unexplored. Thus, this research is aimed to assessing the impact of innovation initiative on effectiveness of sustainable solar energy implementation with a view of proposing a framework for successful renewable solar energy implementation in UAE. Data were collected using survey questionnaire instruments from the sample of 285 stakeholders in the sustainable energy. The collected data was analysed quantitatively using structural equation modelling (SEM). The result shows that the path with the highest positive relationship is between communication factors and sustainable solar energy success (β = .893, t = 50.162, p = .000). The next highest positive relationship is between sustainable solar energy effectiveness and sustainable solar energy success (β = .136, t = 6.668, p = .000). Similarly, the paths Critical success factors for solar energy implementation -> solar energy effectiveness and implementation success; Communication factors -> solar energy effectiveness and implementation success; Communication factors -> solar energy effectiveness and implementation success; Innovation -> solar energy effectiveness and implementation success; and Innovation -> solar energy effectiveness and implementation success all reported positive but weak relationships. On the other hand, the path Organisational factors -> solar energy effectiveness and implementation success reported a weak negative relationship (β = -.023, t = -.876, p = .381). The result implies that only two paths are statistically significant at 5% level of significance. In conclusion, this research underscores the critical role of innovation and effective communication in the successful implementation of sustainable solar energy initiatives in the UAE. The findings highlight the paramount importance of integrating innovative approaches and fostering robust communication strategies to enhance the effectiveness and success of renewable energy projects, thus paving the way for a more sustainable energy future in the region.