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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Education policy responses to SDG 7: The role of solar energy awareness and adoption in Kerala, India
Authors
Asha R Nair
Abstract
Ensuring access to affordable,
reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all, as envisioned under
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), requires not only technological and
financial interventions but also strong educational and policy support
mechanisms. Education plays a critical role in shaping energy awareness,
influencing attitudes toward renewable energy, and enabling informed adoption
decisions. This study examines education policy responses to SDG 7 with a
specific focus on solar energy awareness and household solar adoption in
Kerala, India. Using primary survey data collected from 500 households across
five districts of South Kerala and supported by policy analysis of national and
state-level education and energy frameworks, the study investigates the
relationship between education-driven awareness and solar adoption outcomes.
The findings reveal that higher levels of education and targeted awareness
initiatives significantly influence adoption decisions, while gaps persist in
institutional integration, curriculum design, and management information
systems (MIS) for monitoring policy implementation. The paper concludes with
recommendations emphasizing curriculum integration, institutional
collaboration, and MIS-based tracking mechanisms to strengthen the role of education
in achieving SDG 7.
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Pages:108-110
How to cite this article:
Asha R Nair "Education policy responses to SDG 7: The role of solar energy awareness and adoption in Kerala, India". International Journal of Management and Commerce, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 108-110
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