| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10487653 | Energy Policy | 2011 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Solar Home Systems (SHS) are impeded by a collection of different barriers in Papua New Guinea. ⺠Technical barriers relate to substandard equipment and logistical problems. ⺠Economic barriers include high rates of poverty, misconceptions about the role of currency, and lack of financing.⺠Political barriers include poor institutional capacity and a government commitment to fossil-fueled grid electrification. ⺠Social barriers encompass unrealistic expectations about what SHS can provide along with jealousy, theft, vandalism, and unfamiliarity with solar technology.
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Authors
Benjamin K. Sovacool, Anthony L. D'Agostino, Malavika Jain Bambawale,