Visualizing the Intellectual Structure of Risk Management in Renewable Energy Projects

Abstract

Abstract The development of renewable energy (RE) is the evident solution to satisfy the increasing demand of sustainable development while respecting the environment and ensuring a green economic growth. RE is a highly complex emerging research field with fragmental and diversified traits. However, the massive generation of risk was increasingly threatening the sustainable development of RE projects. This paper fills this gap via a systematic and quantitative review. In order to identify and visualize the intellectual structure and research opportunities, we conducted the scientometric analysis method from dynamic and evolutionary perspective. A total of 448 articles published from 1997-2018 were collected to construct the knowledge map and comprehensive framework for RM. This study contributes to the existing RM-RE knowledge by visualizing the intellectual structure and presenting a comprehensive knowledge framework.