A mixed-methods study on the determinants of solar home systems utilization in rural, off-grid Nigeria

Haliru Audu, Ahmed Adamu, Olajide Oladipo · 2023 · Journal of Global Economics and Business

Summary. This study examines what drives rural Nigerian households to adopt solar home systems in off-grid areas. Using surveys of 400 households and interviews, researchers found that higher income and education increase adoption, while gender creates disparities. Surprisingly, satisfaction with current energy sources reduces interest in solar systems. Households farther from the electrical grid show stronger willingness to pay for solar. The findings suggest policymakers need tailored strategies addressing household differences to boost solar adoption.

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  title   = {A mixed-methods study on the determinants of solar home systems utilization in rural, off-grid Nigeria},
  author  = {Haliru Audu and Ahmed Adamu and Olajide Oladipo},
  journal = {Journal of Global Economics and Business},
  year    = {2023},
  doi     = {10.58934/jgeb.v4i14.171},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.58934/jgeb.v4i14.171}
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DOI

10.58934/jgeb.v4i14.171

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-29