*Corresponding Author: veer.rana15@gmail.com 39 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2025.v47.004 Int. J. Exp. Res. Rev., Vol. 47: 39-58 (2024) Trends and Insights in Renewable Energy Selection for Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Analysis Virendra Singh Rana 1 *, Puneet Kumar Gupta 2 , Ram Karan Singh 1 and Nishant Mathur 1 1 ICFAI Tech School, The ICFAI University Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India; 2 ICFAI Business School, The ICFAI University Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India E-mail/Orcid Id: VSR, veer.rana15@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7191-5484; PKG, puneetstat999@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3458-5655; RKS, drsingh.delhincr@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1522-4846; NM, javadce@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6670-3273 Introduction Renewable energy sources (RES) are the cleanest sources of energy, which do not pollute or hurt the environment. They are considered a non-exhausted form of energy, which can be replenished over time. They are considered the energy industry's future due to their widespread availability (Güney, 2019). However, their full potential remains untapped due to limited understanding and technological advancements (Rana Virendra Singh and Singh, 2024). In contrast, when burned, non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, emit significant amounts of greenhouse gases. These gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, trap solar energy, leading to a rise in the Earth's temperature (Mendoza et al., 2023; Xin et al., 2023). Non-renewable sources release pollutants like unburnt hydrocarbons and particulate matter, causing environmental damage (Güney, 2019). Pollution is a global concern, emphasizing the urgent need to reduce reliance on non- renewable energy sources. According to the “Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India” (November 2023), India’s current non-fossil fuel capacity has increased by 396% over the last 8.5 years to more than 179.57 GW, including nuclear and big hydropower, accounting for around 42% of total capacity (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | India, 2023. In 2022, India demonstrated remarkable progress by achieving a Article History: Received: 27 th Jun., 2024 Accepted: 17 th Dec., 2024 Published: 30 th Apr., 2025 Abstract: This study focuses on the critical role of renewable energy selection (RES) in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), which aims to provide universal access to clean energy. Selecting the right renewable energy sources is essential for sustainable development in any region. Through a bibliometric analysis of publications from Scopus and Web of Science, this research examines the techniques used for RES, utilizing the R package ‘Bibliometrix.’ The study identifies key trends, methods, and advancements in RES, offering valuable insights into the evolving research landscape. It also highlights the top researchers and their global contributions, providing a comprehensive understanding of current progress in renewable energy selection. These findings indicate noteworthy trends and techniques that may enhance energy decision- making, which might be helpful information for academics and policymakers. Nevertheless, the emphasis on Web of Science and Scopus can hide relevant findings from other sources. To achieve more comprehensive knowledge, future studies have to incorporate more databases. This study establishes the foundation for enhancing RES techniques and supporting sustainable energy policy globally, regardless of its limits. Keywords: Renewable Energy Selection, Sustainable Development, Bibliometric, Fuzzy-Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), Machine Learning How to cite this Article: Virendra Singh Rana, Puneet Kumar Gupta, Ram Karan Singh, and Nishant Mathur (2025). Trends and Insights in Renewable Energy Selection for Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Experimental Research and Review, 47, 39-58. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2025.v47.004