<b>Determinants of Solar Home Systems Adoption among Riverine Island Dwellers: A Case Study of Sirajganj District in Bangladesh</b>

<b>ABSTRACT</b> <b><i>Purpose: </i></b>This study aims to identify the determinants of solar home systems adoption among riverine island dwellers, focusing on the Sirajganj district in Bangladesh. <b><i>Methodology: </i></b>The research, based on a comprehensive survey of 200 households, utilized logistic regression analysis and descriptive statistics. <b><i>Findings:</i></b> The study finds that ‘education of the household head’, ‘access to credit’, and ‘monthly household income’ significantly affected solar home systems adoption at different level of significance. Factors leading to adopt solar home systems included lack of electricity access, focus on energy security, and cost savings, along with access to loans or installments and community connections. Conversely, non-adopters faced barriers such as perceived high initial costs, lack of installment facilities, and insufficient awareness. <b><i>Practical Implications: </i></b>The study highlights the importance of credit accessibility, educational background, and household income in promoting solar home systems adoption. Policymakers and stakeholders can use these insights to tailor interventions addressing specific determinants and encourage widespread adoption. <b><i>Limitations: </i></b>The study's limitations include its small sample size and potential regional variations. Further research is recommended to validate and extend these findings across diverse geographical settings. <b><i>Originality/Value: </i></b>This research provides valuable new insights into promoting sustainable energy initiatives in similar contexts.