The adoption of self-sufficient solar energy systems for livestock watering in northern Ugandan villages is an emerging trend aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. Analysis employed thematic content analysis with a robust standard error model (OLS regression) for quantifying relationships between variables. Farmers showed significant interest in solar-powered watering systems, particularly those who experienced higher electricity costs or relied on limited grid access. The adoption of self-sufficient solar energy systems is influenced by socio-economic factors and perceptions of reliability and cost-effectiveness. Promotion strategies should emphasise the financial benefits and technological feasibility of these systems to encourage wider uptake in northern Ugandan villages. Model estimation used =argmin_ᵢ (yᵢ, f_ (xᵢ) ) +₂², with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.
Namukonde et al. (Sat,) studied this question.