Revisiting the Dominant Narrative of Green Energy: How do Structural Problems Lead to Fostering Resilience?
The discourse surrounding green energy emerges as a response to the climate crisis, a transnational issue causing growing frustration among societies due to its disruptive effects. The predominant set of parameters for green energy implementation pertains to the utilisation of energy derived from natural resources like sunlight, wind, or water, which have minimal or no impact on the world’s carbon footprint (Kalyani et al., 2005; Berdikeeva, 2024; TWI, n.d.). While the overarching goal of this discourse is clear, its implementation is complex. Research by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (2023) indicates that achieving this energy transition would require approximately $5.8 trillion annually from 2023 to 2030 for the 48 developing economies studied, equivalent to 19% of their GDP. Beyond financial capacity, the ability to navigate the technical intricacies of transitioning from conventional to green energy is equally vital for the success of this agenda.
