Environmental Aspects of Sustainable Development

Abstract

The utilization of sustainable energy sources is expanding globally. Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems have received the most attention during the past ten years out of all the sustainable energy sources. The solar industry adopts a proactive lifespan analysis in order to retain these benefits and prevent further environmental impact. Compared to alternative energy generation technologies, PV technology is clearly more environmentally friendly. Solar cell decommissioning at the end of the human generation life is a problem that could have an impact on the environment. Therefore, recycling solar cells is a workable solution. By comparing solar energy systems to conventional energy sources, there are clear environmental advantages that can help promote human activity's sustainable development. Yet, their extensive use may have unfavorable effects on the ecosystem. These possible issues appear to be a significant roadblock to the continued adoption of these systems by some consumers. To solve these issues, an outline of an environmental impact assessment is presented in this study. Future power systems should consider the potential environmental intrusions in order to decrease them through new technical developments and moral behaviors.