Abstract
Household energy survey data collected between middle October and early November 2022 was utilised to investigate the determinants of solar energy demand in households in Nsukka area of Enugu State, Nigeria. The binary logistic regression model was used to analyse the factors affecting the likelihood of demanding for solar energy in the study area. The reasons for not using solar energy were also investigated. The notable socio-economic factors driving demand for solar energy were found to be factors such as higher educational status, age of household, marital status, access to credit facilities, occupation of households, access to media and high household average monthly income. A holistic policy design that will improve the income and sociological status of households in the area would help to propel the demand for solar energy. Easy access to credit facilities and government income stimulating social welfare packages as well as enhancing awareness about the benefits and utilization of solar energy would bring some desired results. Furthermore, the government should create deliberate conditions to make solar energy equipment affordable to many Nigerians with low incomes. Enforcing standard on the quality of solar energy equipment by the government of Nigeria would also go a long way in fostering confidence that will stimulate the demand for solar energy
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