Factors Affecting the Adoption of Photovoltaic Systems in Rural Areas of Poland

Angowski, Marek; Kijek, Tomasz; Lipowski, Marcin; Bondos, Ilona

doi:10.3390/en14175272

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“…Additionally, individuals who have a strong environmentalist sentiment may not be willing to pay higher premiums for environmentally friendly products with superior technological and functional performance (Laroche et al , 2001). Moreover, environmental concerns may not always be directly and positively related to the intention of using PV, with the growing controversy surrounding the potential environmental impact of environmentally friendly technologies (Angowski et al , 2021).…”

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Environmentalism in photovoltaics substitution, nationalism in photovoltaics rivalry and youth’s choice of solar power banks in Lanzhou

Zha,

Jin

2023

IJESM

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Purpose This study aims to investigate how environmentalism in photovoltaic (PV) substitution and nationalism in PV rivalry with the USA are associated with the trade-offs made by young consumers in Lanzhou when selecting Chinese brand portable solar power banks. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the choice-based conjoint survey was conducted to investigate mobile power bank consumers aged 18–28 in Lanzhou urban districts. A total of 2,004 valid questionnaires were collected and 1,813 sample was used in analyses. Logit and ordinary least squares regression models were run for empirical analyses. Findings The research results show that consumers tend to sacrifice certain levels of affordability for moderate technological capability, a reputable brand, better portability and advanced charging functions or sacrifice certain levels of technological capabilities for a moderate price. Consumers with stronger environmentalism in PV substitution tend to prioritize median price levels, larger battery capacity and better portability, while being less sensitive to brand and showing less preference for advanced charging functions. Consumers with stronger nationalism in PV rivalry tend to prioritize reasonably higher prices, bigger brands, enhanced portability, more solar panels and advanced charging functions. Practical implications This research sheds light on consumer trade-offs between price, brand, portability, technological capability and charging function. It also explores how environmentalism and nationalism sentiments are associated with consumer decision-making. These insights carry valuable policy implications for fostering product innovation, supporting brand-building initiatives for small and medium-size enterprises, promoting market competition and preventing the weaponization of consumer nationalism. Originality/value As an emerging solar power product, the portable solar power bank holds significant potential for widespread adoption as a means to drive energy transition. Within the current context, two notable sentiments have surfaced: environmentalism, which pertains to the adoption of PV technology as a substitute for conventional energy sources and nationalism, which manifests in the PV rivalry between China and the USA. This research aims to investigate consumer preference related to this emerging product, specifically focusing on its relationship with these two sentiments.

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Environmentalism in photovoltaics substitution, nationalism in photovoltaics rivalry and youth’s choice of solar power banks in Lanzhou

Zha,

Jin

2023

IJESM

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“…When estimating the potential of photovoltaics in individual countries, it was assumed that the configuration of the photovoltaic system is made of ground-based, free-standing structures that consist of photovoltaic modules made of crystalline silicon and are mounted in an optimal inclination position to maximize the annual energy production (Angowski et al, 2021). The estimates also take into account the use of inverters with optimal efficiency.…”

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The Development of Photovoltaics in the Visegrad Group Countries

Dzikuć¹,

Dzikuć²

2022

Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference Hradec Economic Days 2022

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The countries of the Visegrad Group (V4) face serious challenges related to increasing the share of renewable energy sources (RES) and the energy mix. One of the elements connected with the achievement of higher use of RES is the development of photovoltaics. The countries of the Visegrad Group still have untapped potential to increase energy production based on photovoltaic installations. However, this will require the implementation of solutions that will, on the one hand, encourage investors to choose this type of RES, and on the other hand, invest in obsolete transmission networks and energy storage. The aim of the article is to analyse the conditions related to the development of photovoltaics in the Visegrad Group countries, with particular emphasis on the further development of RES until 2030. The article also demonstrates the potential of solutions associated with the adaptation of industrial networks to the changing conditions in this sector (e.g. the growing number of prosumers). Moreover, the importance of storing energy from photovoltaic installations was emphasized, which will allow the stabilization of the energy system.

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“…The Czech Republic and Poland face serious challenges related to the further development of renewable energy sources (RES). It should be emphasized that a significant part of renewable energy sources (mainly except for photovoltaics) can be particularly easily implemented in rural areas (Angowski et al, 2021;Luňáčková et al, 2017;Mik et al, 2021). This is due to the dispersed development and the possibility of locating RES installations away from residential buildings.…”

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Opportunities And Threats to the Development of Renewable Energy in Rural Areas in the Czech Republic and Poland

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2023

Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference Hradec Economic Days 2023

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The Czech Republic and Poland face serious challenges related to the further development of renewable energy sources. It should be emphasized that a significant part of renewable energy sources (mainly except for photovoltaics) can be particularly easily implemented in rural areas. This is due to the dispersed development and the possibility of locating RES installations away from residential buildings. This may be particularly important in the case of biogas plants or large wind farms, which may be considered burdensome by some residents. It should be emphasized that both the Czech Republic and Poland do not fully exploit the potential of renewable energy sources in rural areas. The aim of the article is to determine the potential of rural areas in the Czech Republic and Poland to implement solutions based on renewable energy sources in the production of electricity and heat. The Foresight method was used during the research. The article also indicates the conditions related to the relief of energy transmission networks in connection with the reduction of the importance of large coal-fired power plants. It should be emphasized that the dispersion of energy generation sites will mean that energy will not have to be transmitted over very long distances.

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Factors Affecting the Adoption of Photovoltaic Systems in Rural Areas of Poland

Cited by 20 publications

References 72 publications

Environmentalism in photovoltaics substitution, nationalism in photovoltaics rivalry and youth’s choice of solar power banks in Lanzhou

Environmentalism in photovoltaics substitution, nationalism in photovoltaics rivalry and youth’s choice of solar power banks in Lanzhou

The Development of Photovoltaics in the Visegrad Group Countries

Opportunities And Threats to the Development of Renewable Energy in Rural Areas in the Czech Republic and Poland

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