نوع مقاله : مقاله برگرفته از رساله دکتری
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Energy is an indispensable component of modern society and civic life, playing a fundamental role in the industrial economy. However, the extensive use of fossil fuels has led to a significant increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, resulting in adverse climate change impacts. The agricultural sector, being one of the largest contributors to GHG emissions, holds particular importance in addressing this issue. One of the most effective strategies to mitigate GHG emissions is transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Given the significance of this transition, this study aims to conduct an economic analysis of the development and utilization of renewable energy in the agricultural sector of Kurdistan Province. The research participants consisted of experts from Kurdistan Province, selected through the snowball sampling method. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, which continued until theoretical saturation was achieved (after 15 interviews). The collected data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis in MAXQDA software. The findings revealed that economic factors had the most significant influence on the development and use of renewable energy, accounting for 42.86% of the impact. Within this category, 10 key indicators were identified, including high initial costs, low farmer income, and other economic challenges. Additionally, the study identified economic obstacles to renewable energy development, including 10 indicators related to the national energy sector and 14 indicators specific to the provincial energy sector. Finally, the study proposed economic solutions for promoting renewable energy in the agricultural sector, encompassing 8 core strategies. These include financial support, investment in education and awareness campaigns, reallocating subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable energy, implementing incentive-based and regulatory economic policies, expanding specialized financial and credit institutions, providing equipment-based facilities, and establishing renewable energy networks with financial participation from farmers.
کلیدواژهها English