Salient features of the Grameen Shakti renewable energy program

Muhammad Asif and Dipal Barua

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2011, vol. 15, issue 9, 5063-5067

Abstract: Bangladesh is one of the developing countries in the world which faces severe energy and environmental challenges. Grameen Shakti is a micro-generation renewable energy program that aims to meet energy requirements of the people of Bangladesh in a cost effective and environmentally friendly manner. It is one of the largest and fastest growing programs of its type in the world. Presently, Grameen Shakti deals with three technologies: solar home systems (SHSs), biogas systems and improved cooking stoves (ICS). This article looks into the prominent features of Grameen Shakti program which have primarily contributed to its success.

Keywords: Renewable energy; Grameen Shakti; Bangladesh; Solar home systems; Biogas systems; Improved cooking stoves (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.050

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