Social acceptance of green energy determinants using principal component analysis

This research aims to explore the social acceptability of green energy determinants in a specific region to push forward the community acceptance. None of the previously cited research work dealt with the green energy determinants acceptance using principal component analysis for a particular area. A face to face interview and a randomized survey is conducted to show the community acceptance of green energy. This research led a survey (n = 482) among various government and non-government organizations, universities, colleges, schools, offices and some door to door visits. This study assumes that these stakeholders would play a vital role in the deployment of green energy in the future. The results of the analysis show that 74% of respondents are aware of green energy. Results also show that land requirement, share of dirty fuels, consumption of commercial energies, income inequality, depletion of local resources, foreign direct investment, and technology transfer are the most influencing parameters identified by principal component analysis. This research also divulges some policies for future energy sources adoption with the support of local participation. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.