Socioeconomic indicators and their influence on the adoption of renewable energy technologies in rural Malawi

Richard Nkhoma, Vincent Mwale, Tiyamike Ngonda · 2024 · International Journal of Energy Sector Management

Summary. This study examines how socioeconomic factors affect renewable energy adoption in rural Malawi. Researchers surveyed 87 households in Kasangazi and found that despite low income and education levels, communities rely entirely on non-renewable sources like firewood and batteries. However, households express strong demand for electrical appliances such as refrigerators and stoves. The study concludes that mini-grid systems offer viable solutions for remote areas and that renewable energy expansion should prioritize energy access alongside environmental goals.

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  title   = {Socioeconomic indicators and their influence on the adoption of renewable energy technologies in rural Malawi},
  author  = {Richard Nkhoma and Vincent Mwale and Tiyamike Ngonda},
  journal = {International Journal of Energy Sector Management},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.1108/ijesm-10-2023-0001},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1108/ijesm-10-2023-0001}
}

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DOI

10.1108/ijesm-10-2023-0001

Countries

Malawi

Categories

energy, climate-and-environment, rural-data-and-definitions

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2026-04-28