Rethinking the social acceptance of solar energy: Exploring "states of willingness" in Finland

Although most studies present willingness to adopt as a pre-adoption facet, very few studies can be found that include pre- and post-adoption willingness factors/conditions in adopting solar energy. This study was carried out to explore public willingness to adopt solar energy in residential areas through the lens of different states (stages) of willingness to adopt, and consequent patterns of social acceptance. This qualitative study found the...