Factors favoring solar water heating system ( SWHS) usage among Malaysian landed property owners in Malaysia
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2011-10
Authors
Yee Ling, Lee
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Global warming resulting from carbon footprints is at an alarming stage and high importance
has to be given to preserve the environment by using the earth natural resources and solar
energy. The usage of solar water heating system (SVfHS) is one of the contributions toward
carbon footprint reduction. Malaysia has an approximate of 4000~5000 Whr/m2 of solar
radiation with a daily sunshine duration ranging from 4~8 hours but the usage of SWHS is not
as widely used as countries like China, Turkey, Brazil, European Union countries such as
Germany and Spain.
The present article examines the SWHS purchase plan behaviour among Malaysian
residential areas with knowledge on SWHS as a med1ating variable. The findings of the study
reveal that government subsidies, perceived maintenance and exposure & experience views
on SWHS play a significant role in affecting SWHS purchase plan. With a minimal exposure
on SWHS, Malaysians do not realize the benefits of long term cost benefits and the
implications on protecting the environment.
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Solar water heating system ( SWHS) , Malaysian landed property