Table 5 Respondents who would choose to adopt solar energy depending on the initial cost of the solar system
From: Solar energy implementation at the household level: Gaza Strip case study
Item no. | Item | Mean | Standard deviation | Relative Weight % | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | Your initial system cost affects your choice of the power source you are using | 3.625 | 1.289 | 72.50 | 2 |
10 | The increase in the initial cost of solar energy contributes to deciding to choose traditional energy instead of solar energy | 3.500 | 1.276 | 70.00 | 3 |
11 | Government subsidies, if any, for solar energy installation will push you towards adoption | 3.710 | 1.230 | 74.20 | 1 |
12 | Solar energy cost is less than traditional energy cost in the long term | 3.350 | 1.363 | 67.00 | 7 |
13 | The lack of conventional energy because of the political situation prompts you to adopt solar energy | 3.135 | 1.231 | 62.70 | 8 |
14 | Dwelling in a remote location will prompt you to adopt solar energy | 2.965 | 1.343 | 59.30 | 9 |
15 | The availability of solar energy throughout the year prompts you to adopt solar energy | 3.415 | 1.212 | 68.30 | 6 |
16 | Knowing the details of the cost you pay for solar energy contributes to your dependence on it | 3.425 | 1.175 | 68.50 | 5 |
17 | Easy installation of solar panels and availability of spare parts and easy maintenance contributes to your adoption | 3.445 | 1.202 | 68.90 | 4 |
| Â | General Average | 3.625 | 1.258 | 67.93 | Â |