Maqsoom, A; Hammad, M; Umer, M; Salman, A and Ashraf, H (2024) From intentions to actions: unveiling the socio-psychological drivers of solar home system adoption in developing nations. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(5), pp. 1019-1036. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
In the face of an expanding global population and the diminishing reservoirs of natural resources, humanity stands at a critical juncture necessitating timely decisions for a secure and sustainable future, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of green energy. The imperative calls for comprehensive implementations across societal echelons, garnering support from all stakeholders. This study explores the adoption dynamics of solar housing systems (SHS) by investigating the direct impact of associated effort and performance expectancy, incorporating an econometric perspective. Additionally, it scrutinizes the moderating effect of buyer awareness regarding these systems. Utilizing 205 survey responses, the research employs econometric analysis to underscore the pivotal roles of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and buyer knowledge in shaping SHS adoption in Pakistan. The findings not only offer valuable insights into the dynamics of fostering environmentally conscious practices at an individual level but also contribute to the broader understanding of sustainable energy adoption from an econometric standpoint. This research holds practical implications for policymakers and stakeholders engaged in promoting greener initiatives, providing a foundation for informed decision-making in the pursuit of a sustainable energy future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | green energy consumer behavior; green energy consumption; net-zero; Pakistan; renewable energy dynamics; solar adoption |
| Index terms: | sustainable energy, econometric, implementation, housing, renewable energy, population, dynamics, energy consumption, consumer behaviour, Pakistan, decision-making, reservoir, face, developing nation, natural resource, survey |
| Subjects: | consumer economics, construction type, data collection methods, economic analysis, contractual arrangements, renewable energy, energy systems, environmental resource management, psychology, development economics, Geography, systems engineering, infrastructure and transport systems, decision analysis, demography |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Procurement, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Organizational Design, Urban Studies, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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