Understanding Knowledge, Perception, and acceptance of geothermal energy among Indonesian Students: Implications for sustainable renewable energy initiatives

IF 7.1 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Pub Date : 2025-05-20 DOI:10.1016/j.seta.2025.104357

Nugroho Agung Pambudi , Iksan Riva Nanda , Wahyudi , Suharno

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Abstract

Indonesia has several renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal energy is one of abundant potential due to the country’s location in Ring of Fire. However, the utilization ratio of geothermal energy is limited due to several resistances. Research aimed to investigate knowledge, acceptance, and perception among Indonesian students to provide comprehensive understanding of geothermal energy development. A comprehensive mixed methods were used, combining both quantitative and qualitative, with 334 student participants from 23 vocational high schools using Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling. Questionnaires have been developed by experts and rigorously tested using SPSS Software. The results showed that vocational students showed statistically high levels of knowledge and perception concerning geothermal energy, at 58% and 59%, respectively. Furthermore, 52.7% and 25.7% of participants showed high and very high acceptance levels, respectively. However, statistical analysis showed low correlation between knowledge and perception to acceptance levels. In the interviews, although Indonesian students widely recognized and acknowledged geothermal energy for electricity production, their awareness of local energy sources was significantly lower. This research provides important recommendations for government and stakeholders in shaping future geothermal energy development, emphasizing the essential role of these students in long-term sustainability of renewable energy in Indonesia.

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印尼学生对地热能的理解、认知和接受：对可持续可再生能源倡议的影响

印度尼西亚拥有多种可再生能源，包括太阳能、风能、水能、生物质能，由于地处环太平洋火山带，地热能具有丰富的潜力。然而，地热能的利用率受到一些阻力的限制。研究旨在调查印尼学生的知识、接受度和认知，以全面了解地热能开发。采用定量与定性相结合的综合混合方法，对来自23所职业高中的334名学生进行了比例分层随机抽样。问卷由专家开发，并使用SPSS软件进行严格测试。结果显示，中职生对地热能的认知和认知水平较高，分别为58%和59%。此外，52.7%和25.7%的参与者分别表现出高和非常高的接受水平。然而，统计分析显示，知识和感知与接受水平之间的相关性较低。在访谈中，印尼学生对地热能发电的认知度较高，但对当地能源的认知度明显较低。这项研究为政府和利益相关者在塑造未来地热能发展方面提供了重要建议，强调了这些学生在印度尼西亚可再生能源长期可持续发展中的重要作用。

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Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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12.70

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12.50%

发文量

1091

期刊介绍： Encouraging a transition to a sustainable energy future is imperative for our world. Technologies that enable this shift in various sectors like transportation, heating, and power systems are of utmost importance. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments welcomes papers focusing on a range of aspects and levels of technological advancements in energy generation and utilization. The aim is to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with energy production and consumption, spanning from laboratory experiments to real-world applications in the commercial sector.