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Residential Photovoltaic Systems in Norway: Household Knowledge, Preferences and Willingness to Pay

Abstract

Solar power or photovoltaic (PV) systems have emerged as a leading low-carbon energy technology worldwide, but the deployment of residential PV systems in Norway has lagged behind other Scandinavian countries. Therefore, the Norwegian market provides an opportunity to gain insights on the demand factors that determine residential PV adoption. This paper presents results from a stated-preference survey designed to elicit household knowledge, preferences and willingness to pay for residential PV systems. Results suggest that meaningful growth in residential PV capacity depends greater knowledge among households, continued advances in technology, clarity with the grid tariff and stronger support systems. A review of recent experiences in the field corroborates the important role of effective regulatory structures and support programs.
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Category

Academic article

Language

English

Author(s)

  • Todd Cherry
  • Hanne Sæle

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Energy Research / Energisystemer
  • Appalachian State University
  • CICERO Center for International Climate Research

Date

08.04.2020

Year

2020

Published in

Challenges in Sustainability

Volume

8

Issue

1

Page(s)

1 - 16

View this publication at Norwegian Research Information Repository