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Publication Date

Spring 2024

Program Name

Tanzania-Zanzibar: Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Abstract

This study looked into the effect of information dissemination on the willingness to adopt solar energy on Unguja Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Utilizing an information provision survey, I collected data on demographic factors, personal beliefs, and attitudes towards solar energy. The research focused on determining how information provision affects public perceptions and the likelihood of adopting solar technologies. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between detailed and contextually relevant information and increased acceptance of solar energy solutions. The enhanced intervention was particularly effective in changing beliefs about solar energy's reliability and economic benefits, addressing critical local issues such energy reliability. The financial barriers associated with solar technologies remained a significant deterrent for many residents. The study also explores an inverse correlation between educational attainment and change in beliefs. These findings suggested that targeted educational interventions and campaigns are quintessential when considering efforts to promote solar energy adoption. Further research is recommended to investigate the use of more tailored interventions and conducting similar studies across various region to enhance the global applicability of the results.

Disciplines

Energy Policy | Environmental Education | Oil, Gas, and Energy | Organizational Communication | Quantitative, Qualitative, Comparative, and Historical Methodologies | Sustainability

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