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Source Title: Renewable energy technologies adopted by the UAE: Prospects and
challenges – A comprehensive overview
URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364032115006000?
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What trends did you 1. Adoption of Renewable Energy Technologies:

find in this article? significant investments made in renewable energy
Name and describe each technologies, particularly in solar and wind energy.
of these trends. 2. High Initial Investment Costs: one of the major
challenges facing the UAE in adopting renewable energy
is the high initial investment costs associated with the
technology.
3. Limited Technological Development: lack of
technological development in some areas of renewable
energy has limited the UAE's ability to fully embrace
these technologies

Point of Manifestation
 Which STEEP Social:
areas are driving  Increasing public awareness and support is
the growth of the important for renewable energy in the UAE, which is
trends? a social trend.
 Explain why  The role of government and non-profit organizations
in promoting renewable energy is pertinent that
Mention at least 3 highlights the significance of collective action in
STEEP areas driving change.

Technological:

 The technological trends related to renewable

energy in the UAE, including the adoption of
 different renewable energy technologies such as
solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal.
 There is a limitation of the current technology, such
as the high initial investment costs but the potential
for technological advancements in the future is
bright.

Economic:

 There are many economic trends that are associated

with renewable energy adoption in the UAE,
including the high initial investment costs and the
potential for cost reductions in the future.
 Importance of government subsidies and incentives
in driving renewable energy adoption in future.

Point of Origin
 Important value  The article notes that the increasing cost-
changes competitiveness of renewable energy is driving its
(What recent changes in adoption, reflecting a shift in values towards
human values/beliefs economic sustainability and a desire to reduce
are driving this trend?) dependence on finite and non-renewable energy
 Give sources.
reasons/explain
your answer
 The potential for renewable energy to drive
Mention at least 2 value economic development, including job creation and
changes economic growth highlights a shift in values towards
promoting economic growth and development.

Point of Impact
 what effects does Now
this have now?  Positive
 what effects may The shift towards sustainable energy can bring
this have in more industries in market that can develop
future? economy of country in present.
List at least one positive  Negative
and one negative effect In the present there are technical challenges that
for each trend. are associated with renewable energy, including
the need for grid integration and energy storage
solutions. These challenges can increase the cost
and complexity of renewable energy systems,
which could deter investment and deployment.
Lack of investment can result in a shift back to use
of fossil fuel for energy production which is
expensive in cost as well as pose environmental
challenges through high carbon emission.
Future
 Positive
 In future if the technological aspect of renewable
energy is catered. The cost of energy can increase
resulting in the prosperity of economy as well as the
overall condition of UAE. Moreover, in future this
can lead to increased creativity with more creative
ways i.e., less complex technology ridden methods
to make sustainable energy.

 Negative: the article reflects the dependence of the

UAE on imported renewable energy technologies,
which could increase the cost of renewable energy
systems and reduce the country's competitiveness in
the global market. In future that can deter the
country’s will to compete and continue the race for
a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy
production technologies.

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Source:
1. Source Jamil, M., Ahmad, F., & Jeon, Y. J. (2016). Renewable energy
information of the technologies adopted by the UAE: Prospects and challenges – A
article (in APA comprehensive overview. Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Reviews, 55, 1181–1194.
 format - Author, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.05.087
URL/DOI,
etcetera.)
2. Components of
your Annotated Summary:
Bibliography This article provides a comprehensive overview of
the renewable energy technologies adopted by the
Include: United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the prospects and
- Summary – 2 to 4 challenges associated with their adoption. The
sentences (main authors examine the policy framework for renewable
arguments/topics energy in the UAE and discuss the government's role
and a description in driving renewable energy adoption. The authors
of the resource) also discuss the technical and social challenges
- Evaluation – 1 to associated with renewable energy, including the need
2 sentences for grid integration and energy storage solutions, and
(Who? What? the potential for social resistance to renewable
When? Where? energy technologies. The authors conclude by
and Why?) discussing the future prospects for renewable energy
- Reflection - 1 to 2 in the UAE, including the potential for increased
sentences (How investment and deployment.
helpful was the
source? Did it Evaluation:
change the way The authors of this article are well-established
you think? Was it experts in the field of renewable energy, and their
too easy or too research provides valuable insights into the current
hard? What did I state of renewable energy in the UAE and the
like about the challenges associated with its adoption. The article is
source?) based on a review of the existing literature and on the
authors' own research providing a comprehensive
overview of the current state of renewable energy in
the UAE.
Information above taken
from: Rasmussen Reflection
University Library This article is an important resource for policymakers
& Learning and practitioners in the energy sector, as it provides a
Services (2018, comprehensive overview of the prospects and
May 3). How to
challenges associated with renewable energy in the
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UAE. It is also an important resource for researchers
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https://youtu.be/q9 valuable insights into the current state of renewable
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with its adoption. It was easy to understand so was
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Source Title: Renewable Energy Prospects: United Arab Emirates

URL: https://www.irena.org/publications/2015/Apr/Renewable-Energy-Prospects-United-
Arab-Emirates.

What trends did you find in this

article? Name and describe Renewable Energy transition in UAE
each of these trends. Using UAE 2030 as a case study, this report
examines the existing energy situation and recent
advancements in renewable energy.

Barriers and benefits of Renewable energy

transition
This report also incorporates REmap technologies
and analyses the benefits and problems of the
renewable energy transition.

Point of Manifestation
 Which STEEP areas are
driving the growth of the
trends?
 Explain why
Mention at least 3 STEEP areas
Economic
The key factors for sustainable energy production in
UAE are the fast-growing price of natural gas and
the declining price of renewable energy.
Technological
A number of renewable energy technologies,
including wind power, waste to energy, and solar
PV, are already economically viable in the United

Point of Origin
 Important value changes
(What recent changes in
human values/beliefs are
driving this trend?)
 Give reasons/explain
your answer
Mention at least 2 value
changes
Point of Impact
 what effects does this
have now?
 what effects may this
have in future?
List at least one positive and
one negative effect for each
Arab Emirates, with solar PV possibly competitive
with gas costs as low as USD 4.5/MBtu. The financial
basis for exceeding the UAE's present power sector
targets through faster and larger deployment is
evident.
Political
The ability of government agencies to conduct
complete, comparative assessments of energy
prices and act on these through regulation and/or
tendering will be the most important enabling
factor for renewable energy in the UAE by 2030. The
governing structure of the Dubai Emirate and the
establishment of the federal energy policy taskforce
in the UAE are notable local examples.
 Sustainable energy generation is the least
expensive source of fresh power supply. People
will benefit from Its ability to export
hydrocarbons liberated from domestic usage will
allow them to live in a clean environment,
resulting in economic diversification and
sustainability. So, is highly encouraged.
 Renewable energy generation more promising
towards creating a sustainable environment. It
will create more industries so leading in more job
creation and economic progress for UAE. As a
result, is strongly encouraged.
Now
Positive
The Energy Efficiency Program assists the UAE in
reducing its carbon footprint by upgrading outdated,
inefficient buildings with energy efficiency modifications.
trend. Enforcing a set of "Green Building Regulations" for
private-sector projects would save energy and resources
while also improving public welfare and health. These
programs encourage the development and
commercialization of technology in the domains of
desalination, water utilization, renewable energy, and
energy efficiency.
Negative
Despite the findings of the REmap Case, the UAE faces
five key barriers to the utilization of less expensive
renewable energy sources: Concerns about the need for
baseload power, desalination, which has traditionally
been linked to power generation, comparative energy
cost awareness among stakeholders, subsidized fossil
fuel pricing, which primarily slows consumer-driven
distributed generation, and, most importantly,
disaggregated energy decision-making structures that
may not allow economically optimal decisions for an
emirate or the nation are just a few of the issues that
must be addressed. These are the current barriers to the
shift to renewable energy.

Future

Positive
The positive impact of sustainable energy in UAE would
enable it to produce 75% of its energy needs from clean
sources by 2050, it will become a global center for clean
energy and a green economy. It would reduce the
carbon footprint of power generation by 70% by 2050
and increase the amount of renewable energy in the
energy mix from 25% to 50%, saving AED 700 billion.
Furthermore, it intends to increase consumer and
company efficiency by 40%, reducing the effects of
climate change both in the UAE and globally.
Negative
Global investment in renewable energy is increasing and
is not expected to slow down in the next decades. The
disadvantage of using renewable energy is that it
generally requires more land than fossil fuel production,
and infrastructure typically destroys or seriously
damages valuable wildlife habitat. In the long run, it may
have a variety of adverse consequences on wildlife,
 including behavioral changes and direct death.

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URL/DOI, etcetera.) Renewable energy prospects united arab emirates.
4. Components of your Renewable Energy Prospects United Arab
Emirates. (2015, April 1). Retrieved February 14,
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Include: wable-Energy-Prospects-United-Arab-Emirates.
- Summary – 2 to 4
sentences (main In text Citation
arguments/topics and a
description of the (Renewable energy prospects united arab emirates, 2015)
resource)
- Evaluation – 1 to 2
sentences (Who? What? Summary
When? Where? and This research evaluates the current energy situation
Why?) and recent advances in renewable energy using UAE
- Reflection - 1 to 2 2030 as a case study. This paper also includes
sentences (How helpful REmap technology and analyses the benefits and
was the source? Did it challenges of the renewable energy transition, as
change the way you well as recommendations for renewable energy
think? Was it too easy or adoption.
too hard? What did I like
about the source?)
Evaluation
 It is an academic study designed to contribute a credible
perspective for energy planning and policymaking
Information above taken from: purposes, written by professionals Masdar Institute and
Rasmussen University IRENA. So, is highly credible.
Library & Learning
Services (2018, May 3).
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renewable energy if we want to live a peaceful life in
future and the terms used in this report were
comprehendible enough to deliver its point.

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Source Title: Introduction to the green economy
https://whygreeneconomy.org/introduction-to-the-green-economy/

What trends did you find in this

article? Name and describe each of Development of Green Economy through
these trends. Sustainable Energy Production
This study analyzes that green economy is built
around the transition from fossil fuels to renewable
energy. The global scale-up of energy sources (fossil
fuels or renewables) will determine whether we can
avoid irreversible climate change.

Viewpoint of Green Economy

This document identifies two perspectives on the
green economy: "A green economy improves human
well-being and social equity while significantly
reducing environmental risks and ecological
scarcity," according to the first point of view. Green
economies are resource-efficient, low-carbon, and
socially inclusive.

Point of Manifestation
 Which STEEP areas are
driving the growth of the
trends?
 Explain why
Mention at least 3 STEEP areas
Point of Origin
 Important value changes
(What recent changes in human
values/beliefs are driving this
trend?)
 Give reasons/explain your
Second, "the so-called "green economy" is just
another facet of capitalism's current financial phase,
which also employs old and new mechanisms, such
as increased public-private debt, hyperstimulation of
consumption, concentration of ownership of new
technologies, carbon and biodiversity markets, land
grabbing, increased foreign ownership of land, and
public-private partnerships, among others."
Social: The strategy will support the world
becoming a more desirable place to live and
work.
Environmental: The implementation of this
strategy on earth will have a positive impact on
the environment, public health, and safety. This
plan will enhance environmental quality in a
number of ways, including decreased carbon
dioxide emissions, enhanced waste
management, wastewater treatment and reuse,
increasing use of electric and fuel-efficient
vehicles, and the cultivation of native plant
species.
Economic: Increased economic stability, the
emergence of new industries and businesses, the
growth of specialized labor markets, and the
emergence of new employment prospects in the
fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy
are all benefits to the economy and the market.
 The world is highly dependent on fossil
fuel for energy resources that are
depleting because of ever increasing
energy demand. The transition towards
 answer
Mention at least 2 value changes
Point of Impact
 what effects does this have
now?
 what effects may this have
in future?
List at least one positive and one
negative effect for each trend.
green energy will reduce the pressure on
energy grid due to those nonrenewable
resource. This energy will have lower cost,
better for environment and climate. So, is
much needed.
 The green energy resources will increase
the growth and prosperity as it will have
enormous ramifications for global trade,
production, and consumption patterns.
So, this transition in the world will be
highly encouraged.
Now
Positive
Many countries are growing their economies
while also lessening their contribution to climate
change thanks to the development of renewable
technologies. Additionally, the commercial case
for renewables has become more compelling
due to declining costs.
Negative
Lack of public awareness and limitations of
technical and professional skills to implement
such renewable technologies are the current
barriers to make this possible.
Future
Positive
As the cost of pushing novel technologies to
meet the renewable energy production and CO2
emission targets is affordable, and in future, it is
even anticipated to be less expensive than the
cost of pursuing the base scenario. Additionally,
the twin objectives of addressing climate change
and energy security would be accomplished.

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Author, URL/DOI,
etcetera.)
6. Components of your
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Include:
- Summary – 2 to 4 sentences
(main arguments/topics and
a description of the
resource)
- Evaluation – 1 to 2
sentences (Who? What?
When? Where? and Why?)
- Reflection - 1 to 2 sentences
(How helpful was the
source? Did it change the
way you think? Was it too
easy or too hard? What did I
like about the source?)
Negative
Although renewable energy sources produce
relatively low levels of GHG emissions and
conventional air pollution, manufacturing and
transporting them will produce some emissions
and pollutants.
Reference
Introduction to the green economy. Why Green
Economy? (2016, September 19). Retrieved
February 16, 2023, from
https://whygreeneconomy.org/introduction-to-
the-green-economy/
Intext Citation
(Introduction to the green economy, 2016)
Summary
This study presents the concept about green
economy, and why it is much needed. It assesses
the potential energy supply plans for the
electricity sector. It also discusses the country's
chances for future economic growth while
resolving difficulties with energy security and
reducing negative environmental effects. It
investigates several technology options based on
current and novel technologies to satisfy future
demand in the most cost-effective manner.
Information above taken from:
Rasmussen University Library
& Learning Services (2018,
May 3). How to write an
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[Video] YouTube
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Y economy, written by professionals in this field,
Evaluation
With a strong interest in the environment and
climate change, the summarized study guide
through the main areas of debate on green
will be of great interest. If you want to learn more
about emerging themes like green growth, natural
capital, and renewable energy, these hand-picked
materials are a good place to start. Other
perspectives on the same topic can be found at
the end of this summary.
Reflection
It was a good source for getting the information
on the trend analysis of sustainable energy
production and its impact on economy. The
source was easily comprehendible and increased
my knowledge on the subject area giving the
approximate future projections of energy sector
in the future.