The study provides valuable insights into the factors influencing solar power technology adoption, particularly emphasizing urban-rural disparities and ecological considerations. However, certain aspects of the methodology and findings remain unclear:
The use of PLS-STEM is well-justified for small samples, but additional details on statistical validation, such as bootstrapping parameters, confidence intervals, or collinearity diagnostics, would clarify the robustness of the results. Additionally, while the findings focus on ecological and social drivers of adoption, practical barriers like system reliability, maintenance challenges, and financing options may significantly impact rural adoption decisions. Could the authors elaborate on whether these aspects were explored or might be included in future studies?
Finally, the focus on Sindh province provides context-specific insights, but its unique conditions may limit generalizability. A comparison with other regions or a discussion of potential confounders, such as grid connectivity or local incentives, would enhance the broader applicability of the findings. These clarifications would strengthen the study’s contributions to the policy and academic discourse on renewable energy transitions.