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Collins, A, Blondel, A A, Mensah, S and Manu, E (2021) Assessing the cost of competitive tendering in Ghana using transaction cost theory. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 835-50.

Hemalattha, S and Vidjeapriya, R (2021) Developing an integrated framework for optimization of spatial requirements of construction equipment. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 903-17.

Julayhe, N and Rahman, M M (2021) Dwellers' perception on challenges and motivators of greening existing buildings in Brunei Darussalam. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 870-87.

Ofori, G, Zhang, Z and Ling, F Y Y (2021) Initiatives that enable Singapore contractors to improve construction productivity. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 785-803.

Olatunde, N A and Odeyinka, H A (2021) Extent of stakeholder management practices in building projects procured by private corporate organisations in Nigeria. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 819-34.

Oluwole, A O, Jane Jia Suen, L, Heap-Yih, C and Akanmu, A A (2021) Building information modelling penetration in quantity surveying practice. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 888-902.

Sambo Lyson, Z, Mwansa, C and Zulu, E (2021) Perceptions and beliefs influencing intention to use solar energy solutions in Zambian households. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 918-33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: load shedding; renewable energy; solar energy; risk management; electricity distribution; households; low income groups; alternative energy sources; renewable resources; Pakistan; Africa; Zambia
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-01-2021-0010
  • Abstract:
    The study examined perceptions and beliefs that influence the intention to adopt solar energy solutions in the Zambian Housing Sector. This is important because empirical evidence for measures aimed at improving the adoption of solar energy solutions with SSA in general or a Zambian context, in particular, are largely missing from the literature. Hierarchical multiple linear regression was used to analyse quantitative data collected through an online questionnaire survey. A total of 947 valid responses were obtained from a convenient sample of household heads. The results show that attitude towards solar energy solutions, subjective norms, perceived benefits, perceived trust, knowledge about solar energy solutions, load-shedding and social norms, in that order of magnitude, influence the intention to adopt solar energy solutions. Perceived behavioural control, perceived risk and perceived cost did not influence the intention to adopt solar energy solutions. The results provide empirical evidence of important factors to drive the adoption of solar energy solutions in Zambia. The results further show that knowledge about available solar energy solutions, rather than general knowledge about renewable energy, influence the adoption intention of solar energy solutions.

Tuan Son, N, Sherif, M and Mostafa, S (2021) Project stakeholder's engagement and performance: a comparison between complex and non-complex projects using SEM. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 804-18.

Wanigarathna, N, Sherratt, F, Price, A D F and Austin, S (2021) Sources and flow of healthcare built environment design evidence. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 851-69.