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Table 3 The KPDAC model for RET acculturation

From: Acculturation of renewable energy technology into remote communities: lessons from Dobrov, Bourdieu, and Rogers and an Indonesian case study

Stages

Definition, question

The role of RET facilitator

0 - prior condition

Community energy service arrangements prior to the project. Felt needs and problems related to energy service.

Assess community energy service objectives, diagnose problems with existing means, and explain alternative ways to achieve the objectives

Q0: Is this the best option? Are there alternatives?

 

1 - knowledge

Once community members have acquired an understanding of how RET works

Establish information exchange relationship: knowledge awareness, promotion, education, promote consensus, and provide sufficient and accessible information

Q1: What is RET? How and why does it work?

2 - persuasion

Once community members have formed attitudes toward RET, a function of its perceived attributes.

Q2: What are dis/advantages in my situation?

3 - decision

When the community decides to adopt or reject RET

Q3: What are the consequences of this decision?

4 - adoption

When the community starts to use RET; Reinvention may occur.

Facilitate installation, provide user education and technical assistance, encourage consensus

Q4: Where can I obtain RET service? How can it best fit my situation?

5 - confirmation

When community members consider extending or expanding RET use but may discontinue its use if experiencing difficulties.

Stabilize adoption, maintain continuity of service to prevent discontinuance; achieve a committed relationship; ensure users to become self-reliant

Q5: Continue or discontinue RET adoption?