Analysing factors impacting decision-making ability to install a solar photovoltaic system on house rooftop – research in rural areas of Hau Giang province

Abstract

The study has conducted training courses to enhance participants\' awareness about renewable energy, solar energy, and application models. Based on the results, factors that impact the decision-making ability to install a solar photovoltaic system on the house rooftop are analyzed. There were 260 households participating in the research that were randomly selected from 5 hamlets in Hoa An commune, Phung Hiep district and 5 hamlets in PhuHuu commune, Chau Thanh A district. After research, participants\' knowledge of renewable energy was strengthened. The number of participants with a full understanding of renewable energy increased from 4.2% to 76.9%. The research results, which are produced through Binary logistic regression model, show that the factors impacting making dicision ability to install a solar photovoltaic system on the house rooftop are environmental friendliness, the ability to sell excess electricity produced from the system, product warranty period, installation/repair costs, and the availability of local businesses.