Sustainability assessments in solar energy projects: Results of case studies

Renewable energy and energy efficiency terms are the focus of policymakers to achieve a sustainable energy policy. The concept of sustainability has become a key element in the development of renewable technologies, so both quantitative and qualitative assessments are essential to consider the environmental and socioeconomic impacts. This study presents the results of applying different methodologies to assess the sustainability of the development of solar energy technologies, where the importance of this type of analysis is highlighted to support decision-makers.