Shahrood University of Technology Renewable Energy Research and Applications 2717-252X Articles in Press 2025 05 12 Life Cycle Analysis and Policy Implications for Iran's Wind Energy Innovation System: A Co-evolutionary Framework 3471 10.22044/rera.2025.15943.1408 EN Hossein Heirani Technology & Innovation Policy Studies Dep., National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP), Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-7037-429X Seyed Mohammad Shobeiry PhD student in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 2025 03 17 This paper analyzes the life cycle of Iran's wind energy innovation system through a co-evolutionary framework that examines the interplay between the system and its contextual environment. Our analysis reveals that the system is transitioning from formation to growth, but remains vulnerable due to its high dependence on contextual factors. By examining three historical phases, we demonstrate how political, geographical, and sectoral contexts have critically influenced the system's development trajectory. The research identifies key systemic problems across functional, structural, and contextual dimensions, showing how their dynamics have either facilitated or hindered growth. Based on these findings, we propose policy recommendations focused on infrastructure stabilization, institutional support, and contextual management to overcome barriers and enhance the system's resilience and performance. This co-evolutionary perspective offers policymakers a novel framework for understanding and addressing the complex challenges facing renewable energy innovation systems.