%0 Journal Article
%T Understanding Barriers to Solar Energy Use in Taiwan Using the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory Integrated with the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution
%A Shu-Mei Lin
%J Smart Grid and Renewable Energy
%P 137-162
%@ 2151-4844
%D 2021
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/sgre.2021.129009
%X <span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">The aim of this paper was to serve as a reference for the development of
renewable energy sources of energy policy in Taiwan by investigating current
barriers to solar energy use. Through a meta-analysis of relevant literature,
we </span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">classified current barriers into 3
dimensions and 13 criteria. Our selected m</span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">ethodology was the Decision
Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DE</span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">- </span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:;\" \"=\"\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">MATEL) </span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">integrated with the Technique for Order Preference by
Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). This approach enabled us to
determine the relationships among the dimensions and criteria. The results
indicate the geographical and topographical factors represent the greatest
barriers to solar energy development in Taiwan. Our findings serve as a
valuable reference for decision-makers both in terms of policy and investment
as well as offer a starting point for those working to priority barriers and
choose the optimal barrier to the direction </span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">sustainable
future in solar energy.</span></span></span></span>
%K Energy
%K Renewable Energy Sources
%K Energy Policy
%K DEMATEL and TOPSIS
%K Solar Energy
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=112268