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Published on: February 3, 2021
Just Transition Toward Clean Energy Access With Focus on Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cell Technology: Lessons,
Benjamin K Korir1, George G Njema1, Mojeed A Agoro2
1Department of Chemistry Egerton University Njoro Kenya.
Global Challenges (Hoboken, NJ)
|August 1, 2026
Summary
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer affordable, decentralized solar energy, but ethical and environmental concerns require careful management. Integrating PSCs into energy justice frameworks is crucial for equitable global energy access.
Area of Science:
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Environmental Science
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Energy poverty hinders sustainable development in emerging economies.
- Public perception of solar energy may overlook social acceptance issues in project deployment.
- Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) show technological promise but raise ethical and environmental concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review environmental risks, recycling feasibility, and circular economy models for PSCs.
- To link PSCs' impacts to energy justice frameworks in vulnerable regions.
- To assess PSCs' potential for equitable energy access.
Main Methods:
- Evidence synthesis of PSC environmental risks and recycling.
- Integration of circular economy principles.
- Analysis within an energy justice framework.
Main Results:
- PSCs can significantly lower decentralized solar energy costs and improve energy access.
- Ethical and environmental challenges associated with PSCs require integrated solutions.
- Successful PSC deployment necessitates attention to procedural, recognition, and distributive justice.
Conclusions:
- PSCs offer a pathway to enhanced energy access but must address environmental and ethical considerations.
- Circular economy models and energy justice principles are vital for sustainable PSC implementation.
- Equitable energy transitions require inclusive approaches considering environmental vulnerability.
