Renewable energy policy options for mountain communities: Experiences from China, India, Nepal and Pakistan

Kamal Rijal

Renewable Energy, 1999, vol. 16, issue 1, 1138-1142

Abstract: The paper reviews and discusses various policies which have hampered the sustainable growth of RETs in the mountain communities of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) Region11Hindu Kush Himalayan Region includes Hills and mountain areas of eight countries, namely, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The population of HKH Region is about 140 million with land coverage of 3.4 million square kilometres. in one hand, but on the other RETs interventions have not only significantly improved the energy situation at household level but also helped to support the economic productivity of the mountain area. This paper identifies that compatibility of technology design to suit the local conditions, private sector participation in the development of RETs and affordability of mountain communities for acquiring RET devices are critical for enhancing financial viability of RETs.

Date: 1999
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DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(98)00444-3

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