Designing Strategies to Enhance Solar Energy Adoption in Primary and Secondary Schools in Buikwe District.
| dc.contributor.author | Abaho Tyson | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-16T10:58:02Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-16T10:58:02Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-08-12 | |
| dc.description | This is a master's thesis | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the current state of solar energy adoption in primary and secondary schools in Buikwe district and identified strategies to overcome barriers and promote wider adoption. To capture a snapshot of current trends, the study utilized a quantitative approach within a cross sectional design framework. The population consisted of 518 schools, including 408 primary schools and 110 secondary schools. A sample of 174 schools was selected, and 160 schools responded. Data analysis was performed using SPSS v.23, and results were presented using frequency tables and descriptive statistics, such as means and standard deviations. The findings revealed a low overall adoption rate, with 70% of schools not utilizing solar energy, indicating the significant challenges schools face in transitioning to sustainable energy solutions. The study identified critical barriers, including high initial investment costs, limited access to financing, inadequate technical training, and regulatory hurdles. Additionally, the research identified key motivations for adopting solar energy, including saving of costs, environmental advantages, plus improved energy reliability. The quantitative findings underscored the value attached to financial incentives, skill development programs, awareness initiatives, and supportive policies as the most impactful strategies to encourage broader solar energy adoption. The findings suggested that targeted interventions and strong policy support could significantly increase solar energy adoption in schools, contributing to broader environmental sustainability and improved educational outcomes. The study concluded with recommendations for targeted actions and suggested areas for additional research to enhance the continued development as well as implementation of solar energy solutions within Uganda's education sector. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Abaho, T. (2025). Designing strategies to enhance solar energy adoption in primary and secondary schools in Buikwe District. Makerere University Business School. | |
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| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12282/5426 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Makerere University Business School | |
| dc.title | Designing Strategies to Enhance Solar Energy Adoption in Primary and Secondary Schools in Buikwe District. | |
| dc.type | Thesis |