eprintid: 4511
rev_number: 7
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datestamp: 2024-05-27 10:05:52
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status_changed: 2024-05-27 10:05:52
type: thesis
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sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Coenen, Roel
creators_id: S3301400
creators_email: R.h.g.coenen@student.rug.nl
title: Motivations & hindrances for SMEs in Drenthe for implementing solar panels in their businesses
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: Abstract
This thesis investigates the factors influencing SMEs in Drenthe to adopt solar panels. Integrating narrative analysis of interviews with SME representatives, the study assesses the impact of socio-economic, regulatory, and behavioural factors on solar energy adoption. Key findings include SME motivations like financial subsidies, climate awareness, and energy self-sufficiency, aligning with Rational Choice Theory, Green Business Theory, and the Self-Sufficiency Model. Barriers include knowledge gaps and financial constraints. These insights inform regional and broader EU policy directives for sustainable development, offering a nuanced understanding of SMEs' decision-making in solar energy adoption.
date: 2024
pages: 25
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: SGP
tutors_name: Haartsen, T.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Bestuur
tutors_email: T.Haartsen@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Socio-economic factors
keywords_local: behavioural factors
keywords_local: regulatory factors
keywords_local: rational choice theory
keywords_local: green business theory
keywords_local: self-sufficiency model
keywords_local: knowledge gaps
keywords_local: financial constraints
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2024-05-23
citation:   Coenen, Roel  (2024) Motivations & hindrances for SMEs in Drenthe for implementing solar panels in their businesses.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4511/1/S3301400BachelorThesis.pdf