Clean Energy Transition: Requirements, Realities, and Consequences

Identificador:  TDX:4478

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX4478

Autores:  Rostami, Fatemeh

Resumen:
transición para el desarrollo sostenible. Su objetivo es informar a los formuladores de políticas, a las partes interesadas y a la comunidad global sobre los pasos necesarios para garantizar que el cambio hacia la energía limpia sea no solo tecnológicamente y económicamente factible, sino también socialmente justo e inclusivo. Que sea una pequeña luz en este camino. The production and utilization of fossil fuels have long been criticized for their wide-ranging impacts on the environment, health, and social equity. Clean energy technologies are often seen as a solution to these issues, promising reduced greenhouse gas emissions, diversification of the energy basket, and enhanced energy security. However, the requirements and implications of transitioning to CETs have not been thoroughly evaluated until now. This thesis addressed the gap by examining the comprehensive requirements and consequences of developing clean energy infrastructures. It highlighted initial apprehensions regarding the impacts on human rights, inequalities, and transition justice, underscoring the need for a balanced analysis of CET development. This research estimated the requirements for widespread CET adoption, assessed realistic capabilities, and analyzed the socio-economic, environmental, and technical impacts and aspects. It also evaluated the geopolitical ramifications of shifting energy paradigms. It revealed, based on evidence rather than mere suggestions, that a crucial aspect of this transition is understanding the equitable distribution of its benefits and burdens, ensuring that the clean energy system is accessible and beneficial to all.