| Autor: |
Zongoro, Shandirai, Zimucha, Tafadzwa |
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Journal of Research & Innovation for Sustainable Society (JRISS); 2022, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p31-41, 11p |
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This study investigated factors influencing adoption of solar energy in Bloomingdale, Harare. The study was prompted by widespread switch from the traditional electricity to solar energy experienced in Zimbabwe. A positivism philosophy, quantitative approach and explanatory survey design were adopted. ZETDC clients were targeted and systematic sampling was used to select a sample of 127 respondents. SPSS version 19 was used to analyse data collected using structured questionnaires. Results showed that as high as 79.2% of the respondents had adopted solar energy as an alternative source of energy. The study revealed that clients are sensitive to the costs of mainstream electricity and find solar energy cheaper to install, maintain and consume. It was also noted that ZETDC is unable to provide adequate electricity with frequent power cuts forcing consumers to adopt solar energy as a backup energy plan. On the other hand, results showed that awareness of the positive social and environmental impacts of solar energy had little influence in the adoption of solar energy in Bloomingdale, Harare. Factor analysis also confirmed that incapability of the existing utility firm to provide adequate electricity and the financial and economic capacity of consumers were key determinants in the adoption of solar energy in Harare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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