Volume 3 Number 1 2025
Accelerating the Transition to Renewable Energy in Contemporary Power Systems: A Survey-Based Analysis from Bangladesh
Ashok Kumar Chowdhury1*, Md. Rahedul Islam2, Md Mofasel Hossain3
Energy Environment & Economy 2(1) 1-6 https://doi.org/10.25163/energy.2110314
Submitted: 05 August 2025 Revised: 07 October 2025 Published: 08 October 2025
Abstract
Background: The transition to renewable energy is essential for addressing the issues regarding climate change, carbon emissions, and energy security and sustainability at a global level. However, even allowed for technological advancements, the adoption and implementation of renewable energy in many developing nations will continue to be slow because of logistical barriers financial, subjective, policy constraints of the technology method of shifting to renewables. Methods: The research utilized a structured questionnaire survey. One hundred and fifty (150) respondents of various ages, professions and locations were the target population, mainly from a different locality such as the South Asia region. The data collection process took about two months both via in person & online interviews. The questionnaire studied their awareness of and uptake of renewable energy, their sense of barriers on the uptake of renewable energy, their expectations from government, and their willingness to explore renewable energy solutions proactively. Results: Based on the data analysis of the potential data, summary results indicate that 94.6% were aware of renewable energy technologies, and of those, 71.3% saw solar energy as the most beneficial source. We found that 81.3% of respondents indicated they were willing to uptake a renewable systems solution, providing they also received some financial assistance and technical support. Strategic barriers to uptake were high initial (installation) costs, lack of government incentives, little technical knowledge, of materials and equipment. Conclusion: This study recommends creating targeted subsidy programs, increasing public education campaigns, initiating site-specific training and facilitating a regulatory streamlining process.
Keywords: Renewable Energy, Energy Transition, Power Systems, Survey Analysis, Bangladesh.
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