Qualitative Analyze of Inhibiting Factors to Use of Renewable Energies with Grounded Theory (Case study: Kahkesh village from Chaharmahal va Bakhtiari province)

Abstract

The main goal of this study is qualitative to analyze of inhibiting factors to use of renewable energies in Chaharmahal VA Bakhtiari province. The paradigm for this study is qualitative and use of the grounded theory method for analyzing. The statistical population consisted of three different groups (key informants in villages, energy experts in Chaharmahal VA Bakhtiari province and stakeholders in Kahkesh village) that selected by purposed sampling (snow ball method). The data collection process was accomplished with in depth interviews, focus groups and direct observations. This process was continued up to the theoretical saturation point. After data collection, the data were categorized and analyzed by the application of coding system. First of all, open coding, then axial coding and finally selective coding were used respectively. Result showed; information and cultural factor with 10item, politicize with 8 items, education and research with 6 items, human factor and investment factors with 4 items and finally technology item with 3 items in order of priority to have.

Keywords

• renewable energies
• grounded theory
• chaharmahal va bakhtiari province
• inhibiting factors
• rural area