Technical, Economic and Policies Aspects of Implementing Solar PV and Wind Renewable Energy in Fujairah – UAE

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I am a PhD student in British University in Dubai, I would be grateful if you would please take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire. I assure you that all responses are confidential and they will be compiled to help me to analyse the model to support/prove the research of my PhD project entitled “Technical, Economic and Policies Aspects of Implementing Solar PV and Wind Renewable Energy in Fujairah – UAE”.

Please select the choice that best suits your opinion for each of the following statements. Your participation in answering this questionnaire is greatly appreciated. For any inquiries or clarification related to the research, please contact me through email: 2015139058@student.buid.ac.ae

Thank you in advance

Nawal Yousif Al Hanaee

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* 1. Address

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* 2. What is your gender?

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* 3. The government is investigating three ways of introducing renewable energy to business owners, which of the following options best suits you:

a. Community participation through purchase and own solar panels and wind turbines. This system is similar to owning a car.

b. Shared use of RE where a company will distribute solar and wind power, which leases or rents solar and wind energy. This system is similar to renting a car.

c. Purchase solar and wind power from the available efficient consultancy contracting companies. This system is similar to hiring a taxi.

d. A combination of the above

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* 4. Please determine to which extent you think the following policies preferences criteria are available in UAE and can affect the growth of RE market.

Policy Preferences

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
1. Has the government been a positive contributor through incentives (financial, fiscal, and supportive feed-in tariff systems) for the growth of RE energy?	1. Has the government been a positive contributor through incentives (financial, fiscal, and supportive feed-in tariff systems) for the growth of RE energy? Strongly disagree	1. Has the government been a positive contributor through incentives (financial, fiscal, and supportive feed-in tariff systems) for the growth of RE energy? Disagree	1. Has the government been a positive contributor through incentives (financial, fiscal, and supportive feed-in tariff systems) for the growth of RE energy? Neutral	1. Has the government been a positive contributor through incentives (financial, fiscal, and supportive feed-in tariff systems) for the growth of RE energy? Agree	1. Has the government been a positive contributor through incentives (financial, fiscal, and supportive feed-in tariff systems) for the growth of RE energy? Strongly agree
2. Do the government policies, incentives, and standardization of design, technology and specifications influence the investment in RE energy?	2. Do the government policies, incentives, and standardization of design, technology and specifications influence the investment in RE energy? Strongly disagree	2. Do the government policies, incentives, and standardization of design, technology and specifications influence the investment in RE energy? Disagree	2. Do the government policies, incentives, and standardization of design, technology and specifications influence the investment in RE energy? Neutral	2. Do the government policies, incentives, and standardization of design, technology and specifications influence the investment in RE energy? Agree	2. Do the government policies, incentives, and standardization of design, technology and specifications influence the investment in RE energy? Strongly agree
3. Does the government offer ease of training and availability of technical knowledge to facilitate the people to make choices on use of RE power?	3. Does the government offer ease of training and availability of technical knowledge to facilitate the people to make choices on use of RE power? Strongly disagree	3. Does the government offer ease of training and availability of technical knowledge to facilitate the people to make choices on use of RE power? Disagree	3. Does the government offer ease of training and availability of technical knowledge to facilitate the people to make choices on use of RE power? Neutral	3. Does the government offer ease of training and availability of technical knowledge to facilitate the people to make choices on use of RE power? Agree	3. Does the government offer ease of training and availability of technical knowledge to facilitate the people to make choices on use of RE power? Strongly agree
4. In your point of view, does the government have any project identification and prioritization problems that lead to hindrance in developing RE energy?	4. In your point of view, does the government have any project identification and prioritization problems that lead to hindrance in developing RE energy? Strongly disagree	4. In your point of view, does the government have any project identification and prioritization problems that lead to hindrance in developing RE energy? Disagree	4. In your point of view, does the government have any project identification and prioritization problems that lead to hindrance in developing RE energy? Neutral	4. In your point of view, does the government have any project identification and prioritization problems that lead to hindrance in developing RE energy? Agree	4. In your point of view, does the government have any project identification and prioritization problems that lead to hindrance in developing RE energy? Strongly agree
5. Do you believe that government, market policies, availability of efficient consultancy contracting companies, project financing, standardization, and needs identification will affect the decision to invest in RE energy?	5. Do you believe that government, market policies, availability of efficient consultancy contracting companies, project financing, standardization, and needs identification will affect the decision to invest in RE energy? Strongly disagree	5. Do you believe that government, market policies, availability of efficient consultancy contracting companies, project financing, standardization, and needs identification will affect the decision to invest in RE energy? Disagree	5. Do you believe that government, market policies, availability of efficient consultancy contracting companies, project financing, standardization, and needs identification will affect the decision to invest in RE energy? Neutral	5. Do you believe that government, market policies, availability of efficient consultancy contracting companies, project financing, standardization, and needs identification will affect the decision to invest in RE energy? Agree	5. Do you believe that government, market policies, availability of efficient consultancy contracting companies, project financing, standardization, and needs identification will affect the decision to invest in RE energy? Strongly agree
6.In your way of thinking, does the market support or contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy?	6.In your way of thinking, does the market support or contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Strongly disagree	6.In your way of thinking, does the market support or contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Disagree	6.In your way of thinking, does the market support or contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Neutral	6.In your way of thinking, does the market support or contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Agree	6.In your way of thinking, does the market support or contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Strongly agree
7. In your point of view, does a market offering a long term after sales service support contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy?	7. In your point of view, does a market offering a long term after sales service support contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Strongly disagree	7. In your point of view, does a market offering a long term after sales service support contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Disagree	7. In your point of view, does a market offering a long term after sales service support contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Neutral	7. In your point of view, does a market offering a long term after sales service support contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Agree	7. In your point of view, does a market offering a long term after sales service support contributes to your decision to invest in RE energy? Strongly agree

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* 5. Technology Risk Attitude

	Strongly disagree	disagree	Only if I have extra funds	Agree	Strongly agree
a) Based on cost only, would you consider buying electricity generated through RE technologies?	a) Based on cost only, would you consider buying electricity generated through RE technologies? Strongly disagree	a) Based on cost only, would you consider buying electricity generated through RE technologies? disagree	a) Based on cost only, would you consider buying electricity generated through RE technologies? Only if I have extra funds	a) Based on cost only, would you consider buying electricity generated through RE technologies? Agree	a) Based on cost only, would you consider buying electricity generated through RE technologies? Strongly agree
b) If you had extra cash, would you consider buying RE technology?	b) If you had extra cash, would you consider buying RE technology? Strongly disagree	b) If you had extra cash, would you consider buying RE technology? disagree	b) If you had extra cash, would you consider buying RE technology? Only if I have extra funds	b) If you had extra cash, would you consider buying RE technology? Agree	b) If you had extra cash, would you consider buying RE technology? Strongly agree
c) Since renewable energy from solar and wind is more environmentally clean, would you prefer it compared to electricity generated from other sources, such as fossil-based power plants ?	c) Since renewable energy from solar and wind is more environmentally clean, would you prefer it compared to electricity generated from other sources, such as fossil-based power plants ? Strongly disagree	c) Since renewable energy from solar and wind is more environmentally clean, would you prefer it compared to electricity generated from other sources, such as fossil-based power plants ? disagree	c) Since renewable energy from solar and wind is more environmentally clean, would you prefer it compared to electricity generated from other sources, such as fossil-based power plants ? Only if I have extra funds	c) Since renewable energy from solar and wind is more environmentally clean, would you prefer it compared to electricity generated from other sources, such as fossil-based power plants ? Agree	c) Since renewable energy from solar and wind is more environmentally clean, would you prefer it compared to electricity generated from other sources, such as fossil-based power plants ? Strongly agree
d) Since newer technologies for renewable energy are being developed in the market, are you willing to consider taking risk and investing in current technologies, knowing better ones will be adopted?	d) Since newer technologies for renewable energy are being developed in the market, are you willing to consider taking risk and investing in current technologies, knowing better ones will be adopted? Strongly disagree	d) Since newer technologies for renewable energy are being developed in the market, are you willing to consider taking risk and investing in current technologies, knowing better ones will be adopted? disagree	d) Since newer technologies for renewable energy are being developed in the market, are you willing to consider taking risk and investing in current technologies, knowing better ones will be adopted? Only if I have extra funds	d) Since newer technologies for renewable energy are being developed in the market, are you willing to consider taking risk and investing in current technologies, knowing better ones will be adopted? Agree	d) Since newer technologies for renewable energy are being developed in the market, are you willing to consider taking risk and investing in current technologies, knowing better ones will be adopted? Strongly agree

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* 6. a) Based on the cost implications, which of the following solar technologies do you believe is best suited for UAE? (You can select more than one option).

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
1. Photovoltaic Monocrystalline panels	1. Photovoltaic Monocrystalline panels Strongly disagree	1. Photovoltaic Monocrystalline panels Disagree	1. Photovoltaic Monocrystalline panels Neutral	1. Photovoltaic Monocrystalline panels Agree	1. Photovoltaic Monocrystalline panels Strongly agree
2. Photovoltaic Polycrystalline panels	2. Photovoltaic Polycrystalline panels Strongly disagree	2. Photovoltaic Polycrystalline panels Disagree	2. Photovoltaic Polycrystalline panels Neutral	2. Photovoltaic Polycrystalline panels Agree	2. Photovoltaic Polycrystalline panels Strongly agree
3. Photovoltaic Amorphous or thin-film solar panels	3. Photovoltaic Amorphous or thin-film solar panels Strongly disagree	3. Photovoltaic Amorphous or thin-film solar panels Disagree	3. Photovoltaic Amorphous or thin-film solar panels Neutral	3. Photovoltaic Amorphous or thin-film solar panels Agree	3. Photovoltaic Amorphous or thin-film solar panels Strongly agree
4. Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV)	4. Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) Strongly disagree	4. Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) Disagree	4. Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) Neutral	4. Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) Agree	4. Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) Strongly agree
5. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)	5. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Strongly disagree	5. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Disagree	5. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Neutral	5. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Agree	5. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Strongly agree
6. Combined Photovoltaic –Thermal panels	6. Combined Photovoltaic –Thermal panels Strongly disagree	6. Combined Photovoltaic –Thermal panels Disagree	6. Combined Photovoltaic –Thermal panels Neutral	6. Combined Photovoltaic –Thermal panels Agree	6. Combined Photovoltaic –Thermal panels Strongly agree

Other (please specify)

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* 7. b) Based on the cost implications, which of the following wind technologies do you believe is best suited for UAE?. (You can select more than one option).

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
1.Vertical-axis wind turbines	1.Vertical-axis wind turbines Strongly disagree	1.Vertical-axis wind turbines Disagree	1.Vertical-axis wind turbines Neutral	1.Vertical-axis wind turbines Agree	1.Vertical-axis wind turbines Strongly agree
2. Horizontal-axis wind turbines	2. Horizontal-axis wind turbines Strongly disagree	2. Horizontal-axis wind turbines Disagree	2. Horizontal-axis wind turbines Neutral	2. Horizontal-axis wind turbines Agree	2. Horizontal-axis wind turbines Strongly agree
3. Onshore wind turbines	3. Onshore wind turbines Strongly disagree	3. Onshore wind turbines Disagree	3. Onshore wind turbines Neutral	3. Onshore wind turbines Agree	3. Onshore wind turbines Strongly agree
4. Offshore wind turbines	4. Offshore wind turbines Strongly disagree	4. Offshore wind turbines Disagree	4. Offshore wind turbines Neutral	4. Offshore wind turbines Agree	4. Offshore wind turbines Strongly agree
5. Large scale wind turbines	5. Large scale wind turbines Strongly disagree	5. Large scale wind turbines Disagree	5. Large scale wind turbines Neutral	5. Large scale wind turbines Agree	5. Large scale wind turbines Strongly agree
6. Small scale wind turbines ( Built Urban)	6. Small scale wind turbines ( Built Urban) Strongly disagree	6. Small scale wind turbines ( Built Urban) Disagree	6. Small scale wind turbines ( Built Urban) Neutral	6. Small scale wind turbines ( Built Urban) Agree	6. Small scale wind turbines ( Built Urban) Strongly agree

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the best incentives that the government can implement to promote UAE RE industry

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
1. Feed in Tariffs	1. Feed in Tariffs Strongly disagree	1. Feed in Tariffs Disagree	1. Feed in Tariffs Neutral	1. Feed in Tariffs Agree	1. Feed in Tariffs Strongly agree
2. Government led mandate	2. Government led mandate Strongly disagree	2. Government led mandate Disagree	2. Government led mandate Neutral	2. Government led mandate Agree	2. Government led mandate Strongly agree
3. Technology mandate	3. Technology mandate Strongly disagree	3. Technology mandate Disagree	3. Technology mandate Neutral	3. Technology mandate Agree	3. Technology mandate Strongly agree
4. Quota based mechanisms	4. Quota based mechanisms Strongly disagree	4. Quota based mechanisms Disagree	4. Quota based mechanisms Neutral	4. Quota based mechanisms Agree	4. Quota based mechanisms Strongly agree
5. Carbon market	5. Carbon market Strongly disagree	5. Carbon market Disagree	5. Carbon market Neutral	5. Carbon market Agree	5. Carbon market Strongly agree
6. Green certificates	6. Green certificates Strongly disagree	6. Green certificates Disagree	6. Green certificates Neutral	6. Green certificates Agree	6. Green certificates Strongly agree
7. Net metering	7. Net metering Strongly disagree	7. Net metering Disagree	7. Net metering Neutral	7. Net metering Agree	7. Net metering Strongly agree
8. Project financing	8. Project financing Strongly disagree	8. Project financing Disagree	8. Project financing Neutral	8. Project financing Agree	8. Project financing Strongly agree
9. Project Prioritization	9. Project Prioritization Strongly disagree	9. Project Prioritization Disagree	9. Project Prioritization Neutral	9. Project Prioritization Agree	9. Project Prioritization Strongly agree

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* 9. What challenges faced in the UAE RE industry?

	Not a challenge	Somewhat challenge	Neutral	Significant challenge	Major challenge
1. Lack of renewable energy technology	1. Lack of renewable energy technology Not a challenge	1. Lack of renewable energy technology Somewhat challenge	1. Lack of renewable energy technology Neutral	1. Lack of renewable energy technology Significant challenge	1. Lack of renewable energy technology Major challenge
2. Lack of know how renewable energy resource	2. Lack of know how renewable energy resource Not a challenge	2. Lack of know how renewable energy resource Somewhat challenge	2. Lack of know how renewable energy resource Neutral	2. Lack of know how renewable energy resource Significant challenge	2. Lack of know how renewable energy resource Major challenge
3. Lack of renewable energy know how	3. Lack of renewable energy know how Not a challenge	3. Lack of renewable energy know how Somewhat challenge	3. Lack of renewable energy know how Neutral	3. Lack of renewable energy know how Significant challenge	3. Lack of renewable energy know how Major challenge
4. Financial Challenges.	4. Financial Challenges. Not a challenge	4. Financial Challenges. Somewhat challenge	4. Financial Challenges. Neutral	4. Financial Challenges. Significant challenge	4. Financial Challenges. Major challenge
5. Inadequate government incentives	5. Inadequate government incentives Not a challenge	5. Inadequate government incentives Somewhat challenge	5. Inadequate government incentives Neutral	5. Inadequate government incentives Significant challenge	5. Inadequate government incentives Major challenge
6. Ineffective project identification and prioritization	6. Ineffective project identification and prioritization Not a challenge	6. Ineffective project identification and prioritization Somewhat challenge	6. Ineffective project identification and prioritization Neutral	6. Ineffective project identification and prioritization Significant challenge	6. Ineffective project identification and prioritization Major challenge
7. Low electricity rates in UAE	7. Low electricity rates in UAE Not a challenge	7. Low electricity rates in UAE Somewhat challenge	7. Low electricity rates in UAE Neutral	7. Low electricity rates in UAE Significant challenge	7. Low electricity rates in UAE Major challenge
8. Ineffective needs and identification.	8. Ineffective needs and identification. Not a challenge	8. Ineffective needs and identification. Somewhat challenge	8. Ineffective needs and identification. Neutral	8. Ineffective needs and identification. Significant challenge	8. Ineffective needs and identification. Major challenge
9. Inadequate academic or technical knowledge.	9. Inadequate academic or technical knowledge. Not a challenge	9. Inadequate academic or technical knowledge. Somewhat challenge	9. Inadequate academic or technical knowledge. Neutral	9. Inadequate academic or technical knowledge. Significant challenge	9. Inadequate academic or technical knowledge. Major challenge
10. Lack of efficient consultancy contracting companies.	10. Lack of efficient consultancy contracting companies. Not a challenge	10. Lack of efficient consultancy contracting companies. Somewhat challenge	10. Lack of efficient consultancy contracting companies. Neutral	10. Lack of efficient consultancy contracting companies. Significant challenge	10. Lack of efficient consultancy contracting companies. Major challenge
11. Policy variation across the 7 Emirates.	11. Policy variation across the 7 Emirates. Not a challenge	11. Policy variation across the 7 Emirates. Somewhat challenge	11. Policy variation across the 7 Emirates. Neutral	11. Policy variation across the 7 Emirates. Significant challenge	11. Policy variation across the 7 Emirates. Major challenge
12. Lack of community participation.	12. Lack of community participation. Not a challenge	12. Lack of community participation. Somewhat challenge	12. Lack of community participation. Neutral	12. Lack of community participation. Significant challenge	12. Lack of community participation. Major challenge
13. Lack of due diligence of the needs, locally available capability, and resources	13. Lack of due diligence of the needs, locally available capability, and resources Not a challenge	13. Lack of due diligence of the needs, locally available capability, and resources Somewhat challenge	13. Lack of due diligence of the needs, locally available capability, and resources Neutral	13. Lack of due diligence of the needs, locally available capability, and resources Significant challenge	13. Lack of due diligence of the needs, locally available capability, and resources Major challenge
14. Lack of standardization of design, technology and specifications.	14. Lack of standardization of design, technology and specifications. Not a challenge	14. Lack of standardization of design, technology and specifications. Somewhat challenge	14. Lack of standardization of design, technology and specifications. Neutral	14. Lack of standardization of design, technology and specifications. Significant challenge	14. Lack of standardization of design, technology and specifications. Major challenge

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* 1. Address

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* 2. What is your gender?

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* 3. The government is investigating three ways of introducing renewable energy to business owners, which of the following options best suits you:

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* 4. Please determine to which extent you think the following policies preferences criteria are available in UAE and can affect the growth of RE market.Policy Preferences

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* 5. Technology Risk Attitude

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* 6. a) Based on the cost implications, which of the following solar technologies do you believe is best suited for UAE? (You can select more than one option).

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* 7. b) Based on the cost implications, which of the following wind technologies do you believe is best suited for UAE?. (You can select more than one option).

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* 8. What are the best incentives that the government can implement to promote UAE RE industry

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* 9. What challenges faced in the UAE RE industry?

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* 10. Among the RE sources, which one in your opinion is the most economically and financially viable to implement in UAE? Why?

* 4. Please determine to which extent you think the following policies preferences criteria are available in UAE and can affect the growth of RE market.

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