Characterizing the Theory of Energy Transition in Luxembourg, Part Two—On Energy Enthusiasts’ Viewpoints

Ali Arababadi, Stephan Leyer, Joachim Hansen, Reza Arababadi and Gloria Pignatta
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Ali Arababadi: Department of Engineering, University of Luxembourg, L-1359 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Stephan Leyer: Department of Engineering, University of Luxembourg, L-1359 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Joachim Hansen: Department of Engineering, University of Luxembourg, L-1359 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Reza Arababadi: Department of Energy, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman 7631818356, Iran
Gloria Pignatta: School of Built Environment, Faculty of Arts, Design, and Architecture, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, Kensington, Sydney 2052, Australia

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 21, 1-18

Abstract: The energy transition is a certain phenomenon in the future of the world. However, exploring the existing literature suggests that public considerations have not been analyzed in Luxembourg yet. A widespread move from the conventional energy system based on fossil fuels into a new energy system with renewable energy could not occur successfully without the strong support of the public. Characterizing a theory of transition was intended to fill in the gap of knowledge of the field. To ground the built theory, it is necessary to collect as much empirical data as possible. The applied methodology to collect data was to run a survey. Public groups in a variety of job statuses were invited to take part in the survey. The employed method to analyze the data was a combination of qualitative analysis with the pragmatic theory of truth. Overall, the number of collected responses reached 96. Notably, people did not imagine the future differently. They showed a lack of optimism in the future. The findings confirm that the necessity of energy transition is fairly far from people’s considerations. It is a big concern that the authors would like to highlight.

Keywords: energy transition; theory of transition; public viewpoints; demand-side; future; Luxembourg (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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