A study to evaluate the solar energy product usage practices and its satisfaction level among the consumers with reference to Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
N. Lakshmi Priya ◽  
K. Prince Paul Antony
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Product Usage ◽  
Energy Product ◽  
Coimbatore District

scholarly journals Prices of conventional and renewable energy as determinants of sustainable and secure energy development: regression model analysis

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandi Knez ◽  
Goran Šimić ◽  
Anica Milovanović ◽  
Sofia Starikova ◽  
Franc Željko Županič
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Energy Product ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The prices of energy resources are important determinants of sustainable energy development, yet associated with significant unknowns. The estimates of the impact of prices of energy products in the domestic market (for domestic consumers) are rare—hence the importance and novelty of this research. Therefore, the main goal of the paper is to assess the impact of domestic prices of gasoline, gas, coal, and solar energy on sustainable and secure energy future. Methods The research includes 14 countries (of which 7 are developed and 7 are developing countries) and a period of 5 years (2014–2018). The model also includes discrete variables: level of development (developing or developed), and the fact as to whether the country is an energy exporter or not. For the purposes of analysis, the following elements were used: Panel Data Analysis, Linear regression (with random and fixed effects), Durbin–Wu–Hausman test, and Honda test, with the use of R-studio software for statistical computing. Results The research showed that the biggest negative impact on energy sustainability was recorded by an increase in the price of coal and the smallest one by an increase in the price of solar energy. An increase in the price of gasoline has a positive impact, while an increase in the price of gas has no impact. The basic methodological result showed that the fixed effects linear model is more accurate than the random effect model. Conclusions The results of the paper, important as a sustainable energy policy recommendation, showed that the impact of changes in energy product prices is significantly greater in developing countries, but that the status of the country as an energy exporter has no significance. In addition, the paper points to the need to intensify the research on the assessment of the impact of energy product prices for domestic consumers on their ability to pay that price, because with a certain (so far undefined) increase in energy product prices, a certain group of domestic consumers moves into a category that is not in line with sustainable energy development and is extremely undesirable in every respect—energy poverty.

The Problems in Solar Building Integrated Development

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 296-299
Author(s):  
Ping Cao ◽  
Nan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Integrated Development ◽  
Simple Addition ◽  
Energy Product ◽  
Heat Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Design Construction

Energy conservation for building on the use of solar energy has been the attention all over the world. However, the process of building integrated solar energy, went through three stages: passive accept era, simple addition era and building integrated era. There are flaws on the solar energy light heat technology development and application, it reflects on the design, construction and solar energy product itself. These flaws can be compensated if the solar energy and the building integration energy-saving construction projects can be treated as the key link during the life cycle ,cooperating with the project participants , can reach the goal of the solar energy and the building integration.

Diffusion of adoption of solar energy – a structural model analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Kumar Pathania ◽  
Bindiya Goyal ◽  
Jagdish Raj Saini
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Energy Product ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Energy Products ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to locate determinants of the diffusion process of solar energy and examine the relationship between variables affecting diffusion and adoption solar of energy. Design/methodology/approach The data used in this research have been collected from users and non-users of solar energy products in Punjab. A research model was used to test for factors of diffusion and intention to use solar energy products. Findings The survey results show that the majority of solar product users are aware of the difference between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Roger’s diffusion model containing five components, relative advantage, trialability, observability, complexity and compatibility, shows that relative advantage and trialability significantly influence user’s intention to use solar products. In order to increase adoption and usage of solar energy products, more consideration is required toward raising the reliability and utility of solar products. Demos and trials highly convince users toward solar products. Hence sellers of solar products should give effective trials to increase acceptance of solar products. Originality/value This work provides a clear focus which will allow the diffusion and adoption of solar energy product by providing guidance and aspiration as well as providing platform to solar energy manufacture and government for policy making and future decision.

Evaluating the service quality of solar product companies using SERVQUAL model

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 670-693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Bikramjit Singh Hundal
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to consider a five-factor model to evaluate the service quality of solar product companies in the context of rural Punjab (India) and validate the proposed model. In addition, the study considered the factors which affect the service quality of solar product companies. Design/methodology/approach A five-factor model of service quality has been tested for reliability and validity by confirmatory factor analysis. For determining satisfaction of the solar product users, SERVQUAL model/gap analysis has been applied. Five dimensions, namely tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy have been considered to assess the overall satisfaction level. A modified scale of Parasuraman incorporated in 1985 has been used as a survey instrument for research. A sample size of 345 solar submersible pump users was selected. Findings The study concluded that dimensions such as reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy have lesser gap. The major gap has been found in the tangibility dimension which includes variables like modern design of solar energy products, facilities and attractiveness, variety of solar products and performance of solar products, etc. Research limitations/implications As primary data are concerned, the biasness of the respondents may affect the results of the study. The survey has been conducted in the Punjab region, and a sample size is 345 only which may not reflect the broader picture. Practical implications Solar energy has huge benefits in the Indian agriculture sector. The erratic state of power supply in India casts important costs on agriculture productivity. One such segment concerns systems, an important input for agriculture production. The study has implications for solar energy product manufacturers, as it makes them aware about customer perception toward services of solar product companies. Social implications To decrease pollution and to save the environment, solar energy technologies have a good potential energy source and to meet the global energy demand, as it is the most promising and reliable energy source. Originality/value The existing studies in the context of service quality of solar product companies in Punjab have been majorly confined to proposing key drivers toward adoption of renewable energy sources. By providing an insight into the satisfaction level of farmers for solar submersible pumps, the proposed study attempts to fill the gap. As the study relates to solar product users in rural Punjab, the findings will be of additional value to solar product companies which are manufacturing solar products. Therefore, it is expected that this research will fill the gap in literature by studying empirically the service quality of solar product companies.

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