Title:
SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE USE OF SOLAR ENERGY BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF BASOKO IN THE PROVINCE OF TSHOPO; IN DR Congo.

Authors:
Pascal MUYONGELE NGUBA, Julien KENGAKENGA ETOKWALA, Théophile TOTOSI LILANGA, César AOTOMWANO BOLOMBWAITO, Étienne GBALULU MIKILI and Maxime LISENGA BOSENGA

Abstract:
The general objective of this study is to identify the impacts of the use of solar panels on the daily lives of the inhabitants of the city of BASOKO, in the province of TSHOPO in DR Congo. In order to determine the socio-economic impact of the use of solar energy on the population of Basoko, we used the systemic method supported by documentary techniques, observations but above all, by that of direct or indirect interview or interview on the basis of a pre-established questionnaire. After analysis and processing of the data; the present research reveals that solar energy has positive impacts on the households of this entity since it allows this community to meet their basic needs: food, health care, schooling and purchases of various equipment. (See Tables: 5, 6 and 7 of this work)

Keywords:
impact, socio-economic, use, solar energy, Basoko, Tshopo, DR Congo.

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