{"id":3473,"date":"2024-11-07T06:25:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T06:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvsc.upcebu.edu.ph\/?p=3473"},"modified":"2026-08-19T06:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:26:04","slug":"an-integrated-fuzzy-evaluation-of-photovoltaic-systems-adoption-barriers-in-ruralisland-communities-of-developing-economies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvsc.upcebu.edu.ph\/index.php\/2024\/11\/07\/an-integrated-fuzzy-evaluation-of-photovoltaic-systems-adoption-barriers-in-ruralisland-communities-of-developing-economies\/","title":{"rendered":"An integrated fuzzy evaluation of photovoltaic systems adoption barriers in ruralisland communities of developing economies\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”40px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/cvsc.upcebu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Energy-Abellana-Paper-2.gif” title_text=”Energy-Abellana-Paper 2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.2em” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Lead Researcher(s): <\/strong>Mario Rebucs Jr. Jat Lester Radam, Narcis Molero, Ralph Rodzen Macayana, Chrisalyn Go, Dharyll Prince M. Abellana, <\/strong>Aristotle Ubando, Alvin Culaba, Lanndon Ocampo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Published<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Among the\u00a0renewable energy technologies<\/a><\/span>\u00a0that address\u00a0sustainability<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>issues in energy consumption,\u00a0photovoltaic<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(PV) systems are found most applicable in rural island communities. However, due to several interplay factors, the adoption of PV systems in such areas\u00a0faces<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>barriers. In this regard, this study presents a thorough analysis of these barriers using an integrated analytic modeling approach. The fuzzy\u00a0<\/span>Delphi method<\/a><\/span>\u00a0was used to reduce the 85 barriers initially sourced from the literature to 35 significant barriers. To draw a holistic understanding of the problem, the transitive relationships of the identified barriers were examined using the fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. Findings suggest that insufficient policies and regulatory frameworks, research and development, education, and training were among the most crucial barriers that impact other barriers. To address these barriers, five policy measures are outlined that may have\u00a0synergistic effects<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in the increased adoption of\u00a0solar PV systems<\/a><\/span>, including the inclusion of local government units in energy planning and activities, incentivizing enhanced cooperation initiatives, supporting technology transfer programs, development of\u00a0battery energy storage<\/a>\u00a0industry<\/a><\/span>, and implementing community solar programs. The analysis of these barriers in the context of a developing country provides useful insights to policy- and decision-makers. Other developing economies with minor differences in socio-economic and political makeup may consider the policy measures to augment solar PV system adoption in their rural island communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Keywords:<\/b><\/p>\n