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June 20, 2026Open Access

Tracing residential PV adoption journeys: A process-oriented understanding of technology adoption and the role of peer-based initiatives

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MHMaria HecherMDMert DuyganPKPascale-Catherine Kirklies

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Overview

Randomized trial traces residential PV adoption decisions in households, suggesting tailored strategies to accelerate uptake.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand how household decisions regarding residential photovoltaic (PV) adoption are influenced by social and contextual factors.
  • Exploratory longitudinal mixed-methods design
  • Surveys before and after community-led peer-based PV events
  • In-depth qualitative interviews with 16 participants (12 Swiss, 4 German)
  • Early adoption influenced by building renovations and peer influence.
  • Progress to later stages depends on building characteristics and perceived self-efficacy.
  • Complex renovation projects and financial constraints can delay or halt adoption.

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Hecher et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a363172db0793dc1a5385a6https://doi.org/10.48620/98705
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