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Exploring energy justice concerns in the energy transition of Kosovo - a qualitative analysis of governance and challenges in the implementation of renewable energy technologies

Belgin Abedin, Eda LU (2023) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20231
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
The advancement of global warming and climate change are viewed as catalysts for the energy transition, which is not only technological, but also embedded in broader socio-ecological and political dynamics. Decarbonizing Kosovo, a country heavily reliant on coal production, presents major challenges. Using qualitative interviews with stakeholders of the energy transition, this thesis examines the governance, technological challenges, social and environmental implications of the energy transition in Kosovo through the lens of energy justice. Key findings suggest that energy transition is dependent on international investments. Thus, an increase in electricity prices may exacerbate energy poverty. Consequently, the lack of investments,... (More)
The advancement of global warming and climate change are viewed as catalysts for the energy transition, which is not only technological, but also embedded in broader socio-ecological and political dynamics. Decarbonizing Kosovo, a country heavily reliant on coal production, presents major challenges. Using qualitative interviews with stakeholders of the energy transition, this thesis examines the governance, technological challenges, social and environmental implications of the energy transition in Kosovo through the lens of energy justice. Key findings suggest that energy transition is dependent on international investments. Thus, an increase in electricity prices may exacerbate energy poverty. Consequently, the lack of investments, reliance on coal and land ownership conflicts pose obstacles, reaching the ambitious goals of the Energy Strategy 2022-2031. Finally, Energy Justice is not widely understood in Kosovo, highlighting the need for a greater integration into energy transition policies. (Less)
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author
Belgin Abedin, Eda LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Just Energy Transition, Energy Justice, Sustainability Science, Renewable energy technologies, Kosovo
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2023:024
language
English
id
9123261
date added to LUP
2023-06-12 08:24:15
date last changed
2023-06-12 08:24:15
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  abstract     = {{The advancement of global warming and climate change are viewed as catalysts for the energy transition, which is not only technological, but also embedded in broader socio-ecological and political dynamics. Decarbonizing Kosovo, a country heavily reliant on coal production, presents major challenges. Using qualitative interviews with stakeholders of the energy transition, this thesis examines the governance, technological challenges, social and environmental implications of the energy transition in Kosovo through the lens of energy justice. Key findings suggest that energy transition is dependent on international investments. Thus, an increase in electricity prices may exacerbate energy poverty. Consequently, the lack of investments, reliance on coal and land ownership conflicts pose obstacles, reaching the ambitious goals of the Energy Strategy 2022-2031. Finally, Energy Justice is not widely understood in Kosovo, highlighting the need for a greater integration into energy transition policies.}},
  author       = {{Belgin Abedin, Eda}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Exploring energy justice concerns in the energy transition of Kosovo - a qualitative analysis of governance and challenges in the implementation of renewable energy technologies}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}