Determinants of Compliance with Quality & Regulatory Requirements in Solar Energy in South-West, Nigeria

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@article{1710464,
      author = {Akingesote Fredrick Oluwafisayo, Olalusi Ayoola Patrick, Ewetumo Theophilus, Olukunle John},
      title = {Determinants of Compliance with Quality & Regulatory Requirements in Solar Energy in South-West, Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {3},
      pages = {289-296},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710464.pdf},
      abstract = {This study examined determinants of compliance with quality standards in solar energy adoption in Nigeria. Despite Nigeria?s vast solar potential, poor product quality, weak regulatory enforcement, and inadequate technical expertise hinder sustainable utilization. The study adopted a cross-sectional design. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select 106 consumers utilizing solar energy facilities in Lagos, Ondo and Oyo States in Nigeria. A multiple-choice questionnaire was used for data collection. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 26. The results were presented in frequency-percentage tables. The results showed that 69.8% of respondents reported that solar installations hardly last beyond five years, while 68.9% affirmed that not all imported facilities meet quality requirements. Affordability and reliability were major drivers, with 84.9% and 88.7% respectively affirming solar as cheaper and more dependable than grid electricity. Determinants of compliance included quality of materials (93.4%), poor grid supply (89.5%), installer competence (70.8%), enforcement of standards (89.6%), and maintenance culture (95.3%). These findings align with empirical evidence highlighting the prevalence of substandard products and weak enforcement in Nigeria?s renewable energy sector. The study concludes that stronger regulatory frameworks, professional training, and improved maintenance culture are essential for sustainable solar energy adoption in Nigeria.},
      keywords = {Solar energy adoption, Quality standards, Compliance determinants, Renewable energy policy, Nigeria},
      month = {September},
  }