Solar energy sector under the influence of Covid-19 pandemic: A critical review

Abstract

Different controversies arise when the world is dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak and fast solutions are produced in the field of health. However, the impact of Covid-19 on some critical sectors is perspicuous. One of the most important of those is the status of the solar industry, which is a favorite renewable and sustainable energy sector and the most sensitive part of global energy transformation. In this study, the solar energy sector has been examined in detail under the lens of Covid-19. The effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the sector has been tried to be measured and the steps that could be taken for a quick recovery have been proposed. In addition, the possible positive effects of the pandemic on the sector have been discussed within the perspective of the research.