scholarly journals Renewable energy development in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh: Current status, technologies and CO2 mitigation analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 92-120
Author(s):  
Akanksha SHARMA ◽  
H.p SINGH ◽  
Rajkumar VİRAL ◽  
Naqui ANWER
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Co2 Mitigation ◽  
Renewable Energy Development

Renewable Energy Development – Challenges for Bangladesh

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 421-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Tarik-ul-Islam ◽  
Sara Ferdousi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Renewable Energy Development

In Bangladesh, annual per capita energy consumption is approximately 200 KgOE3, which is among the lowest in the world. Presently, 70% of the population does not have access to electricity in Bangladesh (GoB, 2004). The average system loss is 20.97% (GoB, 2006). The demand for power is estimated to increase 300 MW annually (GoB, 1996a). In contrast, concerns have been raised about the conventional energy production from fossil fuels that significantly contributes to environmental degradation at the local, regional and global levels. This situation calls for adoption of sustainable energy strategies that permeate every level of the economy and can provide rural dwellers with the services that they want and need. With this backdrop, Bangladesh has been experiencing a gradual shift towards exploring renewable energy resources as a means to fuel rural development in the off-grid areas. The country is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources. The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), with its mandate for sustainable rural development has embarked on a program for demonstration and transfer of renewable energy technologies in the off-grid rural areas. The project “Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE)‘ has been conceived within the overall framework of ‘Sustainable Environment Management Programme (SEMP)’ with financial support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This project has already completed a number of renewable energy installations demonstrating diversified community applications of these technologies for livelihood and socio-economic improvement of the people living in the remote off-grid villages. The lessons learned from these demonstration plants reveal that, with careful forward planning, renewable energy can provide far-reaching economic and social benefits to people living in remote rural areas in Bangladesh. The private sectors and NGOs (Non-government organizations) have started to take part in the process of renewable energy development with great promise and enthusiasm. However, the process encounters policy, institutional and technological barriers, which are critical for continued development in this sector.

scholarly journals Renewable energy development in rural areas of Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 743-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nashmil Afsharzade ◽  
Abdolhamid Papzan ◽  
Mehdi Ashjaee ◽  
Sohrab Delangizan ◽  
Steven Van Passel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Renewable Energy Development

scholarly journals A Survey on Renewable Energy Development in Malaysia: Current Status, Problems and Prospects

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Shah Alam ◽  
Nor Fariza Mohd Nor ◽  
Maisarah Ahmad ◽  
Nik Hazrul Nik Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
Sustainable Renewable Energy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Private Sector Engagement

Abstract Energy demand in Malaysia is increasing over seven per cent a year, while forty per cent of the energy is supplied from conventional fossil fuel. However, a number of social barriers have mired the social acceptance of renewable energy among the users. This study investigates the current status of renewable energy, problems and future outlook of renewable energy in Malaysia. A total of 200 respondents were surveyed from Klang Valley in Malaysia. Majority of the respondents use energy to generate electricity. Although some respondents reported using solar energy, there is lack of retail availability for solar energy. The findings show that limited information on renewable energy technologies, lack of awareness, and limited private sector engagement emerged as major barriers to sustainable renewable energy development. In addition, the respondents suggest for increasing policy support from the government to make information more accessible to mass users, provide economic incentives to investors and users, and promote small-community based renewable energy projects. The study suggests that the government begin small scale projects to build awareness on renewable energy, while academically, higher learning institutions include renewable energy syllabus in their academic curriculum. The study concluded that to have sustainable renewable energy development, government’s initiative, private sector engagement and users awareness must be given priority.

Strategy for Renewable Energy Development in Rural Areas of Beijing

2013 ◽  
Vol 634-638 ◽  
pp. 831-836
Author(s):  
Zhong Ren Zhou ◽  
Lian Di Zhou ◽  
Di Tang Su
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Service Systems ◽  
Heat Utilization ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
Development Technology ◽  
High Level

Beijing has long attached great importance to the development of renewable energy in its rural areas. On the basis of an analysis of resources, history, and status, this study presents a strategy for developing renewable energy in rural Beijing. Namely, for Beijing to become a high-level demonstration zone for renewable energy use, it must grasp two key development links (renewable energy and energy saving), focus on three strategic emphases (solar energy heat utilization, biomass gas, and energy-saving housing renovation), and enforce six construction elements (e.g., product research and development, technology upgrades, demonstration zones, and service systems). We also introduce concrete measures for promoting the development of rural renewable energy in Beijing in terms of funds, markets, policies, technologies, and services.

A Case Study of Renewable Energy Development in Myanmar

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ei Hnin Hlaing ◽  
Paul Dargusch
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Energy Growth ◽  
Clean Technologies ◽  
Renewable Energy Development

Myanmar has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world, and most of its inhabitants, who lack access to electricity, live off-grid in rural areas. Despite Myanmar having abundant sun and wind energy resources, which could potentially generate electricity for rural communities, renewable energy growth in Myanmar is stunted. In this article, we examine the case study of renewable energy development in Myanmar to better understand the factors that influence renewable energy development and deployment in a developing country context. Our analysis reveals that there are numerous reasons for the lack of solar, wind, and biomass energy growth in Myanmar, such as regressive electricity tariffs, problematic hydropower contracts, low levels of social acceptance and awareness of clean technologies, and a lack of institutional policy framework for renewable energy. To reduce energy poverty and increase the share of electricity generation from renewable resources in Myanmar, we recommend tariff reforms and the establishment of a transparent, effective national policy framework. Increasing access to financial resources in rural areas, gaining public trust and support from local communities, and promoting their involvement in decision making in renewable energy projects should also be prioritised. Disseminating knowledge on clean technologies is also recommended to increase environmental awareness and encourage long-term behavioural change.

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