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

• Published in: Sustainability 2021-11, Vol.13 (21), p.12069
• Main Authors: Arababadi, Ali, Leyer, Stephan, Hansen, Joachim, Arababadi, Reza, Pignatta, Gloria
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Alternative energy sources; Consumption; Energy; Energy industry; Energy resources; Environmental aspects; Knowledge; Methods; Pandemics; Polls & surveys; Qualitative analysis; Sustainability; Sustainable development
• ISSN: 2071-1050; 2071-1050
• DOI: 10.3390/su132112069

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.