Enhancing Energy Security in Agriculture: Drivers of Solar Water Pump Adoption in Developing Economies

Amir Rahmani, Ali Bonyadi Naeini, Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary and Roohallah Aboojafari

Chapter 4 in Energy Security, Transition, and Economic Growth, 2025, pp 65-88 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: Energy security remains a pressing concern for developing economies, where the agricultural sector is particularly vulnerable due to its reliance on stable and affordable energy supplies. Solar water pumps, a solar energy innovation, present a promising solution for sustainable water management in agriculture, especially in areas with abundant solar radiation. This chapter delves into the drivers behind the adoption of solar water pumps among farmers in developing economies. Through an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model, this study identifies key determinants such as performance expectancy, awareness, social influence, and facilitating conditions that shape farmers’ intentions to use solar water pumps. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the role of increased awareness of solar energy technologies, highlighting the need for targeted outreach programs to address knowledge gaps. The findings underscore the potential of solar water pumps to enhance energy security and offer actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to promote the broader adoption of sustainable technologies. This study supports efforts toward more resilient agricultural practices and long-term sustainability in energy-dependent sectors by encouraging the transition to renewable energy sources.

Keywords: Energy Security; Energy Transition; Just Transition; Economic Growth; Green Growth; Sustainable Development; Renewable Energy; Green Finance; Climate Finance; Carbon Emissions Reduction; Carbon Markets; Energy Efficiency; Environmental Sustainability; Policy Recommendations; Regional Analyses; Country-Level Studies; Energy Intensity; Capital Efficiency; Solar Technology Adoption; Health and Pollution; Southeast Asia; Central Asia; OECD Countries; Developing Economies; Electricity Tariffs; Energy Governance; Fossil Fuel Dependency; Economic Resilience; Agricultural Energy Use; Virtual Power Plants; Energy Policies; Energy Economics; Energy Poverty; Clean Energy Transition; Financial Incentives; Global Energy Markets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q01 Q42 Q43 Q48 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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