Access to electricity is widely recognized as an important factor for economic and social
development. Low rates of access, particularly in remote rural areas in regions such as sub …

Worldwide, the demand for energy has increased significantly in last two decades, leading
to an increased use of non-renewable energy resources. The global agenda aims to reduce …

Electric vehicles (EVs) can be considered an alternative technology to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions in the transportation sector. However, numerous barriers need to be …

Experts argue that renewable energy technologies such as micro and mini hydropower,
solar, wind, and biomass are not only financially viable solutions but also suitable energy …

Greater detail on the specific technological and planning challenges facing energy-deprived
develo** economies is required to improve energy policy making and development …

In this article, we explore the process of economic change following the NGO-led
implementation of a small-scale off-grid hydropower system in Tanzania. We examine how …

Despite the historical priority to grid-based electrification in South Asia, two out of every five
people in the region still live without access to electricity. Due to various limitations of …

Different cooking fuels are associated with various economic and environmental challenges
such as increased economic costs, indoor air pollution, deforestation, and deterioration of …

Renewable energy based village grids (RVGs) are widely considered to be a sustainable
solution for rural electrification in non-OECD countries. However, diffusion rates of RVGs are …

The provision of energy services through renewable energy is capital intensive and requires
significant upfront costs compared to conventional energy technology. In most of cases …