Institutional Modeling for the Development of Solar Energy Utilization to Mitigate Climate Change in Broiler Poultry Units of East Azerbaijan Province

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1 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Agriculture Faculty, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran.

2 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

10.22034/saps.2026.70062.3424

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to develop a structural model for promoting the adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in broiler poultry farms in East Azerbaijan Province, with the goal of enhancing their adaptive capacity to climate change.
Materials and Methods: The research applied the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) method combined with MICMAC analysis to identify and categorize key factors influencing the diffusion of solar energy technologies in poultry production systems. The study was applied in nature and followed a descriptive–survey design. The target population included 30 experts and officials in poultry production and energy management. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
Findings: The results showed that the proposed structural model for expanding solar panel adoption comprises four hierarchical levels: one component at the fourth level, one at the third, two at the second, and four at the first. These levels collectively represent the interdependent relationships essential for the effective diffusion of solar energy technology in the poultry sector.
Conclusion: To accelerate solar PV adoption, an enabling institutional framework should be developed and implemented based on the model proposed in this study. The multi-level structure underscores that sustainable deployment requires a holistic and integrated approach rather than isolated actions. Achieving effective outcomes demands coordinated efforts among governmental, private, and research sectors. Therefore, synergistic policy measures across organizational, financial, and institutional domains are vital to establishing a coherent framework for the sustainable development of solar energy in the agricultural sector.

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Journal of Agricultural Science and Sustainable Production

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 22 July 2027

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