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Policy Innovations and Rationale for Sustainable Energy Transition in the UAE

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  • Farkhod Aminjonov

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Objective The study explains the rationale behind the transition to a renewable energy source in one of the world's leading oil and gas producers. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the risks that the rentier UAE may encounter in the process of shifting from a hydrocarbon dominated to a sustainable energy driven economy. Methods In‐depth expert interviews, secondary sources, and state official websites are used for data collection and analysis. Results Despite the successfully implemented several record‐breaking renewable energy projects, the rentier mentality, intermittent nature of the renewables, and geopolitical implications may prevent the UAE from emerging as a clear‐cut winner in the transition. Conclusion It is instrumental for the UAE to introduce policy innovations that would encourage stakeholders’ participation beyond the state and turn the system resistant to potential technical and geopolitical disruptions.

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  • Farkhod Aminjonov, 2020. "Policy Innovations and Rationale for Sustainable Energy Transition in the UAE," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 101(7), pages 2398-2412, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:101:y:2020:i:7:p:2398-2412
    DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.12909
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