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Although Nigeria is endowed with plenty of sustainable energy resources, most rural households still rely heavily on conventional energy. Nigerians want to transition to clean energy but cannot afford the upfront costs. Households have long waited for the government to solve energy problems, to no avail. Rural households’ welfare can be improved if investors adopt an installment plan. However, businesses are concerned about economic gains. Thus, it is vital to investigate how much money rural households can afford every month, how long it would take them to complete the payment, and whether it is feasible for investors. In light of this, this study employs the contingent valuation method (CVM) to elicit responses and estimate the willingness to pay (WTP) for a pico-photovoltaic (pico-PV) system and improved cookstove (ICS). The results show that rural households have strong preferences for sustainable energy. Energy transition would save each household $60 annually. Furthermore, the cost-benefit analysis shows that it is viable to invest in the business. Thus, policymakers need to focus on attracting investors to rural areas, providing a conducive environment, and helping businesses keep track of people who sign up for the program.
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2011.
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The adoption of innovations in rural areas depends, among many different factors, on the way development workers approach a community. Through a qualitative research methodology this study documented the adoption of a new technology, by following an improved cookstove implementation program carried out by a Mexican NGO. This technology reduces fuel consumption and addresses health impacts of indoor air pollution caused by the widespread use of traditional biomass fuels in open fires in developing countries. Different demographic and socio-economic factors have been analyzed to explain the low success rates implementation projects have faced worldwide, but there are almost no studies that examine the problem from the perspective of implementers. The aim of this study was to understand how the different visions of the individuals involved in an implementation program affect its outcome. Findings showed that the NGO work was constrained by the need to meet the commitment with sponsors. The adoption rates did not change between the first and the second stage of the project, even though the approach towards users was very different. A lack of a shared vision among the work team towards the project was found and the existence of two main perspectives among program workers-broadly described as people-centered and technology-centered-, gave place to differences in attitudes towards the program.
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