Challenges of Sustainability Implementation in The Society: A Study on Solar Power Industry in Sri Lankas

Abstract

Worldwide communities are on the move of a broad and rapid change of the trend of energy is generated and used. This turnaround moves the society beyond the interest of fossil fuel (which caused climate variation and other ecological and communal problems) to a greener, renewable energies. Renewable energy is now being used by millions of people around the world to produce energy, heating, and cooling homes, for transportation and to cook. In several jurisdictions, renewables are ready for the market and competitive in price with traditional options, and in 2015, it reached about 20% of the world’s final energy demand. Societies around the world realized that transitioning to 100 percent sustainable energy is simply a case of political will, and technology that have been already in place. Many Nations are establishing competitive sustainable energy goals at all levels and in all regions. With a constantly increasing number of areas targeting 100% renewable energy. The study regards to this research indicates that the benefits of socio-economic and sustainable growth are becoming increasingly relevant in energy strategy discussions. And the study of literature confirms that stronger and more rigorous conceptual structures need to be built to assess, quantify, and evaluate the socio-economic and the advantages of renewable energy for sustainable growth. As a 100 percent renewable energy program grows, the void needs to be filled up urgently to assist decision makers to reinforce for implementing 100 percent renewable energy goals. These goals include, along with many other aspects, that they also have the required instruments to show quantifiable socioeconomic benefits. Hence, more studies and in-depth analyzes on several key issues are required to continue building social and political support for 100% renewable energy.