Renewable Energy Programs for Rural Electrification: Experience and Lessons from India (original) (raw)

2014, In Conference Proceedings: International Conference on Development of Renewable Energy Technologies; 29-31 May Dhaka

Abstract

"Grid electrification has been the predominant mode for electrification covering almost 94.5% of the inhabited area in India. However, renewable energy based off-grid technologies have also been disseminated extensively in the country. This paper attempts to capture the development of off-grid rural electrification through renewable energy in India and analyses the experiences and lessons, which can contribute for the better program designing and policy making."

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