Figure 9
The circular diagram consists of two concentric circles divided into 38 segments. Each segment in the inner circle presents a challenge, while the corresponding segment in the outer circle provides a solution. The complete text in the diagram is as follows: Inner ring: “Aging energy networks,” Outer ring: “Modernise infrastructure.” Inner ring: “Behind renewable targets,” Outer ring: “Accelerate adoption efforts.” Inner ring: “Bureaucratic approval hurdles,” Outer ring: “Streamline approval processes.” Inner ring: “Extreme weather risks,” Outer ring: “Strengthen infrastructure.” Inner ring: “Fossil fuel dependency,” Outer ring: “Diversify energy sources.” Inner ring: “Fragmented energy policies,” Outer ring: “Institutional coordination.” Inner ring: “Grid integration issues,” Outer ring: “Upgrade grid infrastructure.” Inner ring: “Harsh climate impact,” Outer ring: “Adapt to climate risks.” Inner ring: “High adoption costs,” Outer ring: “Reduce technology costs.” Inner ring: “High investment costs,” Outer ring: “Increase financial incentives.” Inner ring: “Highly controlled market,” Outer ring: “Market liberalization.” Inner ring: “Hydrogen storage issues,” Outer ring: “Enhance storage conditions.” Inner ring: “Import dependence,” Outer ring: “Develop local manufacturing.” Inner ring: “Inconsistent regulations,” Outer ring: “Standardize energy policies.” Inner ring: “Insufficient infrastructure,” Outer ring: “Expand renewable projects.” Inner ring: “Intermittency of renewables,” Outer ring: “Develop energy storage.” Inner ring: “Lack of engagement,” Outer ring: “Strengthen outreach efforts.” Inner ring: “Limited advanced technologies,” Outer ring: “Invest in R and D.” Inner ring: “Limited energy awareness,” Outer ring: “Increase public campaigns.” Inner ring: “Limited financial incentives,” Outer ring: “Subsidise renewables.” Inner ring: “Limited government subsidies,” Outer ring: “Expand funding schemes.” Inner ring: “Limited land access,” Outer ring: “Optimize land use.” Inner ring: “Limited private participation,” Outer ring: “Attract private investments.” Inner ring: “Limited raw materials,” Outer ring: “Secure supply chains.” Inner ring: “Low investor confidence,” Outer ring: “Strengthen investment policies.” Inner ring: “Low technical efficiency,” Outer ring: “Optimize technology design.” Inner ring: “Misinformation spread,” Outer ring: “Ensure factual communication.” Inner ring: “Price volatility,” Outer ring: “Ensure pricing stability.” Inner ring: “Reliance on fossil fuels,” Outer ring: “Expand renewables mix.” Inner ring: “Resistance to change,” Outer ring: “Educate stakeholders.” Inner ring: “Skilled workforce shortage,” Outer ring: “Enhance technical training.” Inner ring: “Slow innovation pace,” Outer ring: “Encourage research funding.” Inner ring: “Slow investment returns,” Outer ring: “Offer tax incentives.” Inner ring: “Solar panel inefficiency,” Outer ring: “Enhance panel durability.” Inner ring: “Unclear government policies,” Outer ring: “Develop clear regulations.” Inner ring: “Uncompetitive energy markets,” Outer ring: “Improve market conditions.” Inner ring: “Water resource limitations,” Outer ring: “Improve water management.” Inner ring: “Weak business incentives,” Outer ring: “Promote investment benefits.”Potential challenges and recommendations for RE development. Source: The authors