Assessing Renewable Energy Awareness, Acceptability, and Usage in Adamawa State, Nigeria

This study assesses renewable energy awareness, acceptability, and usage in Adamawa State, Nigeria, with the aim of examining the level of public knowledge, attitudes, and adoption patterns toward renewable energy technologies. A mixed-methods research design was adopted, combining quantitative data collected through structured questionnaires administered to 348 respondents across the three senatorial districts with qualitative insights from key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were employed to analyses the data. The findings revealed that awareness of renewable energy is moderate, with most respondents familiar with solar energy but less knowledgeable about other renewable sources such as wind and biomass. Although attitudes toward renewable energy is generally positive, actual usage remains relatively low due to barriers such as high installation costs, limited access to financing, inadequate technical expertise, and weak policy implementation. Socio-economic factors, particularly income level, education, and residential location, significantly influence adoption decisions. The study concludes that while there is strong potential for renewable energy expansion in Adamawa State, targeted financial support, policy strengthening, public sensitization, and capacity-building initiatives are essential to enhance widespread adoption and support sustainable energy development.

Mohammed Abdullahi, Ibrahim Musa, & Sule Magaji. (2026). Assessing Renewable Energy Awareness, Acceptability, and Usage in Adamawa State, Nigeria. EIRA Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development (EIRAJMRD), 2(2), 01–10. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18823984