Publication Type

Journal Article

Publication Date (Issue Year)

2025

Journal Name

AJESRE

Abstract

It is widely acknowledged that energy sources such as the sun are potential providers of clean, limitless, and free energy that could satisfy energy needs now and in the future. This is particularly relevant when only small amounts of energy are necessary, such as in tiny homes or rural areas. For this study, we conducted a feasibility analysis by surveying local authorities and households in Moundou, Chad. The aim was to identify the barriers preventing households from accessing energy. The key decision-making data in this paper are based on the sample proportion of respondents and the margin of error associated with the five central pillars of the survey questionnaire. These five pillars, along with their proportions and margins of error, are as follows: consciousness and expertise, 96% and 3.14%; adoption-related obstacles, 95% and 3.49%; financial aspects, 98% and 2.24%; technical problems, 91% and 4.58%; and finally, community participation, 98% and 2.24%. The research findings were analyzed using logistic regression, ANOVA, chi-square tests of independence, and descriptive statistics. The significant barriers identified were financial factors and community engagement. To overcome these challenges, we have formulated the following recommendations: develop targeted financial mechanisms, implement awareness and education campaigns, enhance technical capacity building, and improve policy and regulatory frameworks.

Keywords

Performance Analysis Energy Barriers Social Assessment, Household Solar, Photovoltaic Systems, Chad

Grantee Name(s)

Latchiba Wakiang Emile

Type of Grant

DOCTAS (JIRA) – Carnegie Grant

Thematic Area

Energy including Renewables

Funding Statement

This work was funded by the Partnership for Applied Skills in Sciences, Engineering, and Technology—Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (PASET-Rsif) and Carnegie Corporation of New York

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