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Identifying the effects of technology acceptance model constructs on small-scale renewable energy adoption in rural contexts

Nurlan Kurmanov, Gulmira Kabdullina, Zhaxat Kenzhin, Gulfiya Zhambylova, A. Kabdolla, M. Adilbekuly · 2026 · Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies

Summary. This meta-analysis synthesizes eight studies involving 2,675 rural respondents to examine why farmers and households adopt small-scale renewable energy. Using the technology acceptance model, the researchers found that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use both significantly drive adoption behavior. Perceived usefulness proved more consistent across rural contexts. The study concludes that adoption decisions depend primarily on expected economic and functional benefits, suggesting rural renewable energy programs should emphasize practical value.

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Kurmanov, N., Kabdullina, G., Kenzhin, Z., Zhambylova, G., Kabdolla, A., & Adilbekuly, M.. (2026). Identifying the effects of technology acceptance model constructs on small-scale renewable energy adoption in rural contexts. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2026.352950

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DOI
10.15587/1729-4061.2026.352950
Countries
Australia, United States, United Kingdom
Regions
Oceania, North America, Europe
Categories
energy, innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-08-01