Research Information System
Environmental Research and Technology, vol.9, no.2, pp.364-376, 2026 (Scopus, TRDizin)
Renewable energy is critical to the achievement of sustainable development goals. Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy alternatives enhances environmental sustainability, decreases dependence on energy imports, and fosters economic growth. The capacity of major countries in the global energy market to dedicate increased resources to renewable energy projects, as well as the impact of trade uncertainty on renewable energy investments by raising project expenses, exemplifies a vital connection between international trade and renewable energy. Within this framework, it is essential to examine research concerning renewable energy and international trade to identify trends in this field. The research aims to evaluate current trends in the literature, identify research gaps, and suggest directions for future investigation by examining the relationship between renewable energy and international trade through bibliometric analysis. In this context, 375 scientific studies published between 1992 and 2024, with a notable surge in research activity observed since 2010, were analyzed using data from the Web of Science database with the R program. As a result of the analysis, key findings were identified: a consistent increase in scientific production and citations during 2010–2020, the predominance of keywords such as "CO2 emissions," "economic growth," and "consumption," and China emerging as the most productive country. Based on these outcomes, prominent authors, countries, topics, concepts, and research gaps in this field were identified, and suggestions for future research were made.