Investigating Factors That Influence the Adoption of Renewab

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　　Access to power is widely believed to be a key component to set economic gears in motion within developing countries.With the persistent low rural electrification rates and the urgent need to increase the generating capacity in Kenya,the diffusion of renewable energy technologies has been given high priority by the government as means to contribute to solve these energy-related challenges.The objective of this study was to investigate how sociodemographic factors influences the people of Kitenge... 

【文章来源】：华南理工大学广东省211工程院校985工程院校教育部直属院校

【文章页数】：72 页

【学位级别】：硕士

【文章目录】：
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER I:INTRODUCTION
    1.1 Problem Statement
    1.2 Purpose of the Study
    1.3 Research Objectives
    1.4 Research Questions
    1.5 Significance of the study
CHAPTER II:RESEARCH BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE REVIEW
    2.1 Empirical Literature
        2.1.1 Sustainability Transitions:Innovation in Socio-Technical Systems
        2.1.2 Status,Trends and Drivers of Renewable Energy Source
        2.1.3 Perceptions of The People on Renewable Energy Sources
        2.1.4 Solar Photovoltaic Technology
        2.1.5 Social Impact for Households of PV Technology
        2.1.6 Factors that Influence the Adoption of Renewable Energy Technology
    2.2 Related Theories
        2.2.1 Theory of Reasoned Action(TRA)
        2.2.2 Technology Acceptance Model(TAM)
        2.2.3 Innovative Diffusion Theory(IDT)
CHAPTER III:METHODOLOGY
    3.1 Research Design
    3.2 Data collection,Sample and Sampling Technique
    3.3 Instrument and reliability of the research instrument
    3.4 Ethical Issues
    3.5 Method of Data Analysis
    3.6 Demographic information of respondents
        3.6.1.Gender of Respondents
        3.6.2 Marital Status of Respondents
        3.6.3.Number of household heads in the area
        3.6.4 Age of Respondents
        3.6.5 Level of Income
        3.6.6 Level of Education of Respondents
CHAPTER IV:DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
    4.1 Perceived Usefulness of Renewable Energy
        4.1.1 Renewable energy has economic benefits
        4.1.2 Using renewable energy is safe
        4.1.3 Using renewable energy is good for the environment
    4.2 Knowledge of Renewable Energy Technology
        4.2.1 The Type of Lighting used by Respondents
        4.2.2 Seen renewable energy technology in use
        4.2.3 Installed Solar System in Homes
        4.2.4 Knowledge on Cost of Solar System Installation
    4.3 Perceived Ease of Use of Renewable Energy
        4.3.1 Renewable Energy is Easy to Learn How to Use
        4.3.2 Renewable Energy is Easy to Maintain
        4.3.3 Renewable Energy is Easy to Use
    4.4 Acceptance of Innovation
        4.4.1 Easily Accept New Ideas
        4.4.2 Readily Accept New Challenges
        4.4.3 Like New Products
    4.5 Subjective Norm
        4.5.1 My friends can influence me
        4.5.2 My family can influence me
        4.5.3 My colleagues can influence me
    4.6 Availability of Alternatives
        4.6.1 Distance from Electricity Grid
        4.6.2 Electricity in Homes
    4.7 Adoption of Renewable Energy Technology
        4.7.1 Have Renewable Energy in Homes
        4.7.2 Would Recommend Renewable Energy to Others
    4.8 How demographic factors influence adoption of renewable energy
        4.8.1 Gender
        4.8.2 Marital status
        4.8.3 Level of income
        4.8.4 Level of education
CHAPTER V:MAIN FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
    5.1 Factors that influence the adoption of renewable energy source
        1.Acceptance of Technology
        2.Subjective Norm
        3.Demographic Factors
        4.Cost
        5.Availability of alternative power source
        6.Knowledge and Awareness
    5.2 Recommendations
        1.Cost reduction and finance provision by the Government
        2.The government should facilitate the creation of knowledge and awareness
        3.The government should increase electricity accessibility in the rural areas
        4.The government should facilitate more market research
        5.Companies should run Internship programs
CONCLUSIONS
References
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APPENDIX
    RESEARCH QUESTIONAIRE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
附录



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