Psychosocial Implications of Large-Scale Implementations of Solar Power in Malaysia

The present study aimed to investigate the psychosocial impacts of large-scale solar (LSS) power projects. There were 225 participants (n = 109 women, n = 3 did not indicate gender) participated in our study by completing a series of questionnaires. We found that participants who lived farther from...

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Published in:Technologies (Basel) 2020-06, Vol.8 (2), p.26
Main Authors: Teoh, Ai Ni, Go, Yun Ii, Yap, Tze Chuen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
attitude
Attitudes
Electric utilities
Electricity
Fossil fuels
Greenhouse gases
large-scale solar power
Public utilities
relocation
residential distance
Solar energy
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Summary:The present study aimed to investigate the psychosocial impacts of large-scale solar (LSS) power projects. There were 225 participants (n = 109 women, n = 3 did not indicate gender) participated in our study by completing a series of questionnaires. We found that participants who lived farther from the LSS power project location and those who viewed the project as being impactful were optimistic about the benefits LSS power projects could bring. Our participants also demonstrated support for renewable energy development in Malaysia. These findings may provide important implications for the implementation and execution of LSS power projects and policies.
ISSN:2227-7080
2227-7080
DOI:10.3390/technologies8020026