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The role of facilitating conditions and social support in solar energy systems adoption: Evidence from Mexican urban households

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study analyzes the influence of facilitating conditions and social support on environmental concern, personal innovation, and investment intentions for solar energy systems (SES) in Mexican urban households. Using a quantitative methodological approach, data from 467 SES users were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results reveal that social support is the most significant predictor of SES investment intentions, while facilitating conditions influence environmental concern and personal innovation. The study demonstrates that contextual factors and social networks enable SES adoption. Practical implications for policymakers include strengthening technical infrastructure, community engagement, and financial support systems. Meanwhile, energy providers should leverage social networks in their promotional strategies. This research contributes to the understanding of the drivers of SES adoption in developing economies, particularly in the Mexican context, where similar studies are scarce. It thus accelerates the transition to renewable energy through targeted interventions that combine institutional support with community engagement strategies.

Source: Results in Engineering

DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2025.107016

Authors: Jorge García-Alcaraz, Cuauhtémoc Sánchez-Ramírez, Jorge Limon-Romero, Yolanda Baez-Lopez, Diego Tlapa

Institutions: Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnologico de Orizaba, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Language: English

Topic: Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,940