Adoption and diffusion of renewable energy – The case of biogas as alternative fuel for cooking in Pakistan

Yasmin, Nazia; Grundmann, Philipp

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2018.10.011

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“…A strong preference exists among the studied households in rural Pakistan for biogas technology for cooking based on the perception that the technology is more convenient and efficient in comparison with less efficient biomass technology alternatives. The result supports the findings of previous studies done in different countries, including Pakistan [5,41,49,67,68]. The perception of households that it is easy to operate biogas digesters is another driving factor in their motivation towards deciding to adopt the technology.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Benefits from biogas technology are both tangible and intangible [40]. Tangible or direct benefits include a reduction in fuel cost and the provision of organic fertilizer; intangible benefits consist of improved health due to less smoke, a cleaner home due to an absence of residue, a greater convenience of cooking food with less time and effort, and fewer hazardous effects on the environment [41]. These positive perceptions about biogas technology may motivate households to adopt the technology.…”

Section: Drivers Of the Adoptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pre- and Post-Adoption Beliefs about the Diffusion and Continuation of Biogas-Based Cooking Fuel Technology in Pakistan

Yasmin

Grundmann

2019

Energies

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A high level of acceptance and adoption is necessary to facilitate the widespread utilization of renewable energy technologies for cooking, as such utilization is essential for displacing the population’s massive dependence on fossil fuels and solid biomass. Economic and demographic aspects have been the focus of recent literature in exploring the adoption phenomenon of biogas technology. However, literature to date has given little attention to the behavioral factors and the perceptions of the end-users. Our study does not only include behavioral factors, but it employs a hybrid model to explore the continued attentions of users based on their post-adoption beliefs and performance expectations. Using a survey conducted in Pakistan in 2017, the study conducts a multivariate analysis through structural equation modeling to measure the effect of pre- and post-adoption beliefs and expectation on adoption and the continuing intention of households towards biogas technology. Results show that the acceptance of the households towards biogas technology is highly influenced by their perceptions on the benefits, as well as their trust in the technology. The perceived cost and risk attached to the technology are found to be negatively correlated with the acceptance. Households’ intentions to continue the use of biogas technology is highly influenced by the satisfaction level of the users of biogas technology. With the integrated model of adoption and continuation, the study illustrates the dynamic process in obtaining a deeper understanding of a user’s behavior to better formulate the policies for increasing the rate of technology adoption.

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Section: Drivers Of the Adoptionmentioning

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Pre- and Post-Adoption Beliefs about the Diffusion and Continuation of Biogas-Based Cooking Fuel Technology in Pakistan

Yasmin

Grundmann

2019

Energies

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“…The use of fuel wood on a large scale creates environmental hazards such as soil erosion, deforestation, flooding, land degradation and land dryness. Moreover, it has adverse effects on human health due to the accumulation of smoke in poorly ventilated houses [16].…”

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Determining the Influencing Factors of Biogas Technology Adoption Intention in Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Social Media

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Ali

Akbar

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Environmental degradation and rapid climate change have forced researchers and practitioners to find sustainable practices to save the world. Increasing energy demand is not only consuming scarce natural resources, but also damaging the climate and overall ecosystem. In this regard, biogas technology is beneficial in two ways—by meeting the energy demand and saving natural resources. Pakistan is an agricultural country and has a high potential for producing energy through biogas technology. Therefore, this study aims to find farmers’ intentions of adopting biogas technology in Pakistan by employing the extended norm activation model. Furthermore, the moderating role of social media was explored. Purposive sampling was used to collect data from farmers and results were extracted by using Partial least square structural equation modelling software. The results suggest that awareness of consequences, ascription of responsibility, environmental concern and perceived consumer effectiveness positively and significantly influence personal norms of the farmers. Consequently, personal norms affect farmers’ intentions of adopting biogas technology in Pakistan. The moderating role of social media was also confirmed by the results. This study considers the notable insights of biogas technology adoption in Pakistan. Finally, the limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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“…Knowledge about the benefits and use of modern fuels through education, social ties, or technology is an important factor (Malakar, ;Pachauri & Rao, ; Rosenthal et al, ). Investigating continued biogas cooking fuel use among 315 farmers in Punjab, Pakistan, Yasmin and Grundmann () find that continued use is related to knowledge about appropriate use. A qualitative study in Chittoor, India finds that safety concerns and a lack of understanding of use and benefits reduce the likelihood of LPG adoption even in a policy environment conducive to LPG adoption (Malakar, ).…”

Section: Energy Access: Household Cooking Fuel Transitionmentioning

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“…Social ties convey knowledge of appropriate use and benefits as well (Kumar & Igdalsky, ; Rosenthal et al, ). A study in Punjab, Pakistan highlights that, while government programs and promotion via mass media are the main sources of information of 28% of biogas adopters, 70% received their information from friends, relatives, or other owners of biogas digesters and stoves (Yasmin & Grundmann, ). The NGO Proyecto Mirador distributes clean cookstoves to communities in western Honduras.…”

Section: Energy Access: Household Cooking Fuel Transitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding the household cooking fuel transition

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Bagchi‐Sen

2019

Geography Compass

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Three billion people use biomass and other harmful cooking fuels (e.g., charcoal) worldwide. This poses a significant risk to health and deters human development. Policies have been implemented to promote the use of modern cooking fuels, but the outcomes have been uneven. The problem continues to affect the poor, especially in rural and remote areas, in disproportionate ways. While technological solutions exist, widespread adoption has been slow due to various barriers to transition at the household level. In this paper, we provide a review of the findings from studies on household cooking fuel transition to show the various factors that affect the process. We not only acknowledge the role of policy but also emphasize the need for understanding the mismatch between broader policy and local household response to policy surrounding cooking fuel use. K E Y W O R D Sclean cooking fuel and technologies, cooking fuel, energy access, energy policy, households

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Adoption and diffusion of renewable energy – The case of biogas as alternative fuel for cooking in Pakistan

Cited by 77 publications

References 44 publications

Pre- and Post-Adoption Beliefs about the Diffusion and Continuation of Biogas-Based Cooking Fuel Technology in Pakistan

Pre- and Post-Adoption Beliefs about the Diffusion and Continuation of Biogas-Based Cooking Fuel Technology in Pakistan

Determining the Influencing Factors of Biogas Technology Adoption Intention in Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Social Media

Understanding the household cooking fuel transition

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