Critical Factors Affecting Hybrid Renewable Energy Integration in Rural China: A Stakeholder-Oriented DEMATEL-ISM Analysis

Qiushuang Wei, Keke Qin · 2026 · Sustainability

Summary. Hybrid renewable energy integration in rural China faces multiple coordination challenges across system complexity, benefit distribution, efficiency, and information sharing. Using expert analysis and causal modeling, the study identifies 13 critical factors and ranks them by importance. Synergy among stakeholders, information mechanisms, and resource management emerge as top priorities. Rural environmental complexity drives implementation most strongly, while construction costs create the greatest dependency. Government policy stability and rural supervision form the foundation for successful deployment.

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@article{wei-2026-critical-factors-affecting-hybrid-renewable,
  title   = {Critical Factors Affecting Hybrid Renewable Energy Integration in Rural China: A Stakeholder-Oriented DEMATEL-ISM Analysis},
  author  = {Qiushuang Wei and Keke Qin},
  journal = {Sustainability},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.3390/su18073214},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3390/su18073214}
}

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DOI

10.3390/su18073214

Countries

China

Regions

Asia

Categories

energy, regional-innovation-systems, policy, general-innovation

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2026-10-01