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Energy consumers’ views on obstacles to using photovoltaic panels and solar water heaters in buildings
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Mohammad Kazemi   , Aliyeh Kazemi * |
| Professor of Industrial Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran |
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| The construction industry is responsible for approximately 34% of the final energy consumption and generates nearly 24% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Integrating renewable energy technologies, such as photovoltaic panels and solar water heaters, offers several advantages, including long-term energy savings and enhanced living and working conditions. However, the adoption of these technologies is hindered by several behavioral barriers. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the purchase of photovoltaic panels and solar water heaters, the related barriers, and solutions based on the categorization of building energy consumers. The data was collected in Tehran in 2022 from stores located between 1st Sadeghiyeh Square and Poonak Square using the Davidson et al. questionnaire. Sixty-one sellers responded to the questionnaire, and all items were measured on a 7-point Likert scale. A Scree plot and rotated component matrix resulted in identifying the main barriers that reflect critical perspectives in this field, including the lack of education, the lack of motivation, fear/resistance to change, the lack of confidence, and the lack of information. The study results demonstrate that enhancing occupant awareness about the barriers to energy-efficient buildings and solutions to them through education programs, providing relevant information, and government support can promote the purchase of photovoltaic panels and solar water heaters. |
Article number: 1 |
| Keywords: Photovoltaic Panels, Solar Water Heaters, Lifestyle, Culture, Education |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2023/11/1 | Accepted: 2024/04/10 | Published: 2024/06/19
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