The Role of Extension in Adopting Solar Energy in Rural Areas Case of Carbon Sequestration Project

Seyed Jamal F. Hosseini; Zahra Soltani

doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2011.99.104

Article Details

The Role of Extension in Adopting Solar Energy in Rural Areas Case of Carbon Sequestration Project

Authors:

Seyed Jamal F. Hosseini | Zahra Soltani

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences Vol.6 Issue 1, pp.99-104

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001395823

pISSN:

1557-4997

DOI:

10.3844/ajabssp.2011.99.104

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Abstract:

 Abstract: Problem statement: Solar energy as a renewable energy source is considered as an important alternative options for farmers. The development of renewable energy in rural areas faces several challenges. Agricultural extension by its nature has an important role in promoting the adoption of new technologies and innovations. Approach: The main focus of this study is to find out the role of extension in adopting solar energy in rural areas by participants in carbon sequestration project. A questionnaire was developed and data was collected from 310 participants in carbon sequestration project. Regression analysis was used to analyze the data. The stepwise method was used in the regression analysis. Results: The result indicates that 30% of the variance in the perception of respondents about role of extension in adopting solar energy could be explained by using educational films and slides, contacting with extension agents, visiting sample sites and providing lectures. Conclusion and Recommendations: The results demonstrated that success of solar energy will depend on the informing population about benefits and in this regard the authorities should provide accurate and on time information. There is no single and appropriate intervention for developing and protecting solar energy in rural areas and in view of the numerous and varied constraints and opportunities, there is need to develop location- specific strategies.

Article Details

The Role of Extension in Adopting Solar Energy in Rural Areas Case of Carbon Sequestration Project

Authors:

Seyed Jamal F. Hosseini | Zahra Soltani

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences Vol.6 Issue 1, pp.99-104

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001395823

pISSN:

1557-4997

DOI:

10.3844/ajabssp.2011.99.104

Adopting solar energy

demographic variables

Renewable Energy Technology (RET)

analytical methods

socio-economic development

educational films

independent variables

carbon sequestration project

regression analysis

photovoltaic systems

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Article Details

Authors: Seyed Jamal F. Hosseini | Zahra Soltani

Publisher: Science Publications

Journal: American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences Vol.6 Issue 1, pp.99-104

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2011

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001395823

pISSN: 1557-4997

DOI: 10.3844/ajabssp.2011.99.104

Issues

Authors:

Seyed Jamal F. Hosseini | Zahra Soltani

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences Vol.6 Issue 1, pp.99-104

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001395823

pISSN:

1557-4997

DOI:

10.3844/ajabssp.2011.99.104