Political Factors and Renewable Energy Development: The Role of Social Mechanisms

Authors

  • Khong Eng Mun Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Malaysia
  • Seow Ai Na Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Malaysia
  • Lam Siew Yong Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37253/combines.v6i1.12793

Keywords:

Political factors, Social factors, Renewable energy development, Institutional theory, PLS-SEM

Abstract

In the midst of the global energy transition, addressing climate change is crucial. This study examines the political factors influencing renewable energy development through social factors. Based on data from 98 professionals in the renewable energy industry and using PLS-SEM analysis, the results indicate that political factors have a significant positive influence on both social factors and renewable energy development. Further, social factors significantly promote renewable energy development and mediate the relationship between political factors and renewable energy development. The study demonstrates that, within a policy-driven environment, government measures further encourage the development of renewable energy, with social perceptions and behaviours serving as a link mechanism to explain this.

 

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Published

2026-09-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): The 6th Conference on Management, Business, Innovation, Education and Social Sciences (CoMBInES) - Article in Press

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