Prospects for the Uptake of Renewable Energy Technologies in Rural Tanzania

Katikiro, Robert E.

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2016.07.175

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“…Nonetheless, the experimental evidence in the study is in support of the energy stacking model rather than the energy ladder modelof household fuel utilization which suggests that households do shift to superior fuels but do not abandon the inferior fuels altogether [29], [33]. The results of biogas utilization indicates its low consumption on social-economic and environment development among the local communities which concurs with the research done by Katikiro [34], Ouedraogo [27], Sana, Kafando [35].…”

Section: A Trend Of Household Fuel For Cookingsupporting

confidence: 84%

Household Energy Utilization Trends in Kenya: Effects of Peri Urbanization

Kimutai

Talai

2021

EJENERGY

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Household energy utilization trends have been argued to be affected by the rate of urbanization. Therefore, due to lack of information there is need to understand the effects of peri urbanization. The main objective of this research was to investigate household energy utilization trends and the effects of peri urbanization on household energy utilization and changing behaviour. The research was carried out in the counties of Bungoma and Uasin-Gishu of Kenya. Random sampling technique was used to select 560 households from a target household of 663,739 and data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The results showed that firewood is still the most common energy resource used for cooking in both rural and peri urban areas as evidenced by responses of 87.5% and 72.4%, respectively. The use of LPG (26 to 42%), charcoal (39.4% to 53.8%) and kerosene (14.3% to 17.3%) for cooking were found to increase as one move from rural to peri-urban and vice versa for agricultural residues (12.3% to 5.3%). Biogas uptake still represents a small fraction (11.4 to 14.6%) of the energy mix at local level. The use of solar for lighting showed reduction as one move from rural to peri urban (44.8% to 39.6%) and vice versa for kerosene (68.4% to 72%) and electricity (55.5% to 58.2%). In conclusion, this study showed that household energy utilization and changing behaviour in Kenya are affected by peri urbanization among others. This study offers understandings in enhancing household energy policy making in Kenya.

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Section: A Trend Of Household Fuel For Cookingsupporting

confidence: 84%

Household Energy Utilization Trends in Kenya: Effects of Peri Urbanization

Kimutai

Talai

2021

EJENERGY

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“…The results show that although biogas technology is spreading, it still represents a small fraction of the energy mix at local level. Source: Author's (2019) The findings of this study show that the utilization of biogas on social-economic and environment development among the local communities is low which supports the research done by Katikiro (2016). Figure 2 reports the percentage of households by sources of energy for lighting in both rural and peri urban locations.…”

Section: Methodssupporting

confidence: 72%

Effects of Renewable Energy and Accessibility on Household’s Fuel Choices: A Case Study in Kenya

2019

JETP

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Regardless of the efforts to encourage the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and biogas in developing countries, their adoption and use is still low especially in Kenya. The purpose of this research was to investigate effects of renewable energy and accessibility on household fuel choices in Kenya among households in rural and peri-urban areas. Random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 199 households in the county of Uasin Gishu. Data for the study were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using different quantitative and qualitative statistical procedures and methods. Analysis reveals that rural households are still dependent largely on kerosene and electricity for lighting their houses and majorly firewood for cooking, while electricity and charcoal form a major source of energy for lighting and cooking in peri-urban households respectively. A small portion of households in rural (11.6%) and peri-urban (12.9%) use biogas energy for cooking. The results also shows negative association between the use of renewable energy and the use of conventional household energy sources for cooking (firewood, kerosene and charcoal) and lighting (kerosene) implying reduction in deforestation, indoor pollution and dependency on imported fuels. Further, it was found that there is positive association between accessibility and the type of fuel used at household level for cooking indicating that nearness to diverse supplying shops selling fuel is positively associated with household energy changing behaviour. The effects of renewable energy will reduce the use of conventional fuels and household's energy diversification while accessibility on the other hand increases household fuel choices. The finding offers insights that could increase the uptake of renewable energy and reduce the problems associated with traditional fuels.

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“…This raises questions of the suitability of the use of pre-formed list of barriers when researching sustainability issues in developing countries, which is predominantly the case (Katikiro, 2016;du Plessis, 2007). According to Katikiro (2016), studies in developed countries are based on models of decision-making process informed by information, regulations, and economics in quantitative methods, and typifies construction research. However, this is not the same in developing countries, due to the lack of data and records (Onyekuru and Marchant, 2012), as well as, social and economic differences (Hansen et al, 2018).…”

Section: Renewable Energy Adoption In Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As such, the aforementioned issues and concepts can be taken for granted in developed countries and consequently, not taken cognisance of in research. In addition, Murtagh et al (2016) and Traverthen (2011) note that much of the research in the construction industry has focused on technological and economic aspects of sustainability, as well as, adopting quantitative approaches, failing to give in-depth insight (Dainty, 1998;Katikiro, 2016) This study took a similar approach to the studies, which presents a strong argument for research in the SSA region and wider African context. It adopted GTM as a strategy to the enquiry, due to the dearth of empirical research and literature on RE adoption in commercial (office) buildings in SSA.…”

Section: Renewable Energy Adoption In Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Prevalent in literature is research on stakeholder perceptions on RE adoption in developed countries, in both residential (Balcombe et al, 2013;Leggett, 2014;Yamamoto, 2015) and office buildings ( Jones, 2002;Warren, 2010;Zhang et al, 2012). However, research on its adoption in the SSA region is limited (du Plessis, 2007;Katikiro, 2016;Darko et al, 2017). In particular, there is limited empirical studies that have focussed on RE in commercial buildings in SSA.…”

Section: Renewable Energy Adoption In Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Renewable energy sources and technologies in commercial buildings

Unuigbe

Zulu

Johnston

2020

BEPAM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions and experiences of building practitioners in the adoption of renewable energy (RE) in commercial buildings in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was used guided by the principles of the Grounded Theory Method (GTM). Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of five industry practitioners. Findings Five distinct factors emerged, namely, being compliant, change in mindset, normalising, being autonomous and identity. The research revealed the significance of contextual (cultural) peculiarities and the role identity plays in informing RE adoption. The findings substantiate the significance of RE adoption in the future practice of building practitioners and in ensuring environmental stability within the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) context. Research limitations/implications The study focuses on commercial office buildings and attempts to provide contextual grounding to inform theory generation as part of a wider study. Originality/value This research contributes methodologically and empirically by providing grounded insight into the adoption of RE in commercial buildings. Thereby, enabling a much greater understanding of the issues associated with enhanced promotion and adoption by professionals and stakeholders, which can inform policy interventions. Furthermore, it will benefit further research within the SSA context and provide valuable lessons associated with adopting GTM in construction research.

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Prospects for the Uptake of Renewable Energy Technologies in Rural Tanzania

Cited by 12 publications

References 14 publications

Household Energy Utilization Trends in Kenya: Effects of Peri Urbanization

Household Energy Utilization Trends in Kenya: Effects of Peri Urbanization

Effects of Renewable Energy and Accessibility on Household’s Fuel Choices: A Case Study in Kenya

Renewable energy sources and technologies in commercial buildings

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