Research on Attitude Formations of Local Residents for Solar-Sharing Project

A Case Study of Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Abstract

Solar-Sharing projects have been fully introduced since 2013. Though various problems appear now, they’re expected as revitalizing abandoned farmlands. This article aims to analyze residents’ attitude to solar-sharing from community perspective, through questionnaire survey on residents in Odawara City. The main result shows resident characteristics, such as moving experience or period of residence, have correlation with awareness of abandoned farmland, and attitudes for solar-sharing. It implies the necessity to research how to create community benefits through renewable energy projects.