Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy dedicated to Electric Production

Harrouz, Abdelkader; Belatrache, Djamel; Boulal, K.; Çolak, İlhami; Kayışlı, Korhan

doi:10.1109/icrera49962.2020.9242904

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“…The current study builds on the previous studies by focusing on the social aspect, public perception, of implementing solar photovoltaic arrays at an urban scale [23]. However, this study is unique compared to the afore-mentioned.…”

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Deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic electrification for residential buildings in Saudi Arabia’s industrial city: A study on public perception and acceptance in Yanbu Industrial City

Ashour

Mohamad

Azeem

et al. 2021

IJRER

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Solar-based power generation is gaining attention worldwide as it is environment-friendly, and highly sustainable. Saudi Arabia is bestowed with vast solar energy availability. This should be the driving force for generating solar electricity to the optimal. However, the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) is not as widespread as expected. As purposed-built cities emerged from the Kingdom's new economic development and renewable energy initiatives, they should lead the way for solar energy utilization. This paper aims to investigate the public perception and acceptance towards rooftop solar electrification in such cities in Saudi Arabia. Survey questionnaires were distributed to a sample population of Yanbu Industrial City to measure the perception, and readiness towards installing rooftop solar systems and gauge the populace's concerns. The outcome shows a variation of awareness levels, positive perception, and mix-readiness towards installation. The main barriers are the relatively low cost of fossil fuel-based electricity and the lack of clear incentives from authorities. Homeowners are more willing to invest in solar electricity for long term gain. Household income also has significant effects on the willingness for investment. The scenario analysis indicated that less than six years of payback could be achieved with the PV system which can be an attraction.

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Deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic electrification for residential buildings in Saudi Arabia’s industrial city: A study on public perception and acceptance in Yanbu Industrial City

Ashour

Mohamad

Azeem

et al. 2021

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“…The demand for renewable energy is rising globally, making it imperative to understand users' attitudes and intentions towards renewable energy. Several acceptance studies have been conducted using varied methods to explain users' attitudes and their intentions to use renewable energy [25][26][27][28][29]. Most of these studies find some level of acceptance of renewable energy.…”

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“…Ahmad et al [26] reveal that attitude, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness have a significant impact on the intention to use solar photovoltaic technology in Malaysia. Harrouz et al [28] conducted a survey on the social acceptance of renewable energy in Algeria, and their results show a high level of acceptance. In another study conducted by Al-Fatlawi, Saidur, and Rahim [30] in Malaysia, it was found that there is a good level of acceptance of solar photovoltaic energy, even though many people did not know the benefits of using the solar photovoltaic system.…”

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An Empirical Study of Renewable Energy Technology Acceptance in Ghana Using an Extended Technology Acceptance Model

2021

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Energy consumption, and its impact on the environment, has become an increased focal point in Ghana, a sub-Saharan African country, following population growth and rapid urbanization. Ghana has high potential for renewable energy generation; nevertheless, low acceptance and usage have been found. An extensive study is required to understand the causes driving poor acceptability and the intentions to use renewable energy. This study aims to empirically investigate the acceptance of renewable energy using an extended technology acceptance model (TAM). A cross-sectional survey was conducted, from 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021, using a self-administered questionnaire. The survey was carried out on Ghanaian adults of the age 18 years and above. Data was collected from 1068 respondents from Ghana’s northern and southern parts and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software. The results of the data analysis reveal that environmental awareness is the biggest predictor of the intention to use renewable energy in Ghana. Perceived affordability was also found to be the most significant predictor of attitudes towards the use of renewable energy in Ghana. The findings of this research will give policymakers, manufacturers, and the providers of renewable energy appliances a better understanding of the factors that determine the intention to use renewable energy.

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“…In the domestic and international electric power market, the research and development of renewable energy and distributed resources are ongoing [1][2][3][4]. For developing solid insulation high-voltage apparatus such as the Load Break Switch (LBS), Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB), and Recloser, a Vacuum Interrupter (VI) is used instead of Sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) gas [5].…”

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Real-Time Monitoring of the Vacuum Degree Based on the Partial Discharge and an Insulation Supplement Design for a Distribution Class Vacuum Interrupter

Bang

Lee

2021

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The internal pressure of a vacuum interrupter (VI) is increased by arc heat, ceramic cracking, gas leakage, and manufacturing defects. Accordingly, the dielectric strength of VI rapidly decreases. To improve the reliability of power transmission, efficient maintenance through the real-time monitoring of the vacuum degree is essential. However, real-time monitoring of the vacuum degree is difficult, and related research is scarce. Additionally, due to the insulation problems of this technology, there are few commercially available products. Therefore, this paper proposes a method for real-time monitoring of the vacuum degree and an insulation supplement design for a distribution class VI. First, dielectric experiments were conducted to identify the section in which the dielectric strength of the VI rapidly decreased according to the vacuum degree. Second, for real-time monitoring of the VI, several factors were proposed through the partial discharge in the VI, while the capacitance characteristics of the VI were calculated to improve the signal of the internal partial discharge. Finally, to supplement the dielectric problems of the solid insulation high voltage apparatus that occur when real-time monitoring technology is applied, the insulation supplement design was performed through the finite element method (FEM).

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Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy dedicated to Electric Production

Cited by 21 publications

References 16 publications

Deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic electrification for residential buildings in Saudi Arabia’s industrial city: A study on public perception and acceptance in Yanbu Industrial City

Deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic electrification for residential buildings in Saudi Arabia’s industrial city: A study on public perception and acceptance in Yanbu Industrial City

An Empirical Study of Renewable Energy Technology Acceptance in Ghana Using an Extended Technology Acceptance Model

Real-Time Monitoring of the Vacuum Degree Based on the Partial Discharge and an Insulation Supplement Design for a Distribution Class Vacuum Interrupter

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