Transitioning to Sustainability: Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Renewable Resources
Abstract: This article examines the shift to sustainable energy sources and assesses the related costs and opportunities. It highlights the environmental, economic, and social advantages of adopting renewable energies like solar, wind, and geothermal, while also addressing their inherent obstacles. Through systematic analysis and real-world examples, the study examines whether the long-term benefits of sustainability exceed the initial investment costs. The results underscore the urgent need for innovation, policy support, and international cooperation to build a sustainable future. The move to sustainable systems is now driven by economic logic as much as moral duty. The examples in the report show that economies of scale and technological advancements are lowering costs, as innovation accelerates, the cost of "doing the right thing" (renewables, digital inclusion, transparent governance) declines.
Keywords: renewable energy, sustainability, cost analysis, environmental impact, green energy
How to Cite?: Parth Agarwal, "Transitioning to Sustainability: Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Renewable Resources", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1827-1832, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241211182255, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241211182255