Willingness to pay for solar off-grid lighting in rural India

Pleasa Serin Abraham, Haripriya Gundimeda, Jayendran Venkateshwaran, Chetan Singh Solanki · 2024 · Asian Development Policy Review

Summary. Rural Indian households increase their willingness to pay for solar off-grid lighting products after using solar study lamps. The study surveyed 663 households and found that exposure to solar technology boosts confidence and adoption intent. Key factors driving willingness to pay include current kerosene spending, electricity reliability, household assets, awareness of kerosene health risks, and solar product specifications.

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Abraham, P. S., Gundimeda, H., Venkateshwaran, J., & Solanki, C. S.. (2024). Willingness to pay for solar off-grid lighting in rural India. Asian Development Policy Review. https://doi.org/10.55493/5008.v12i1.4954

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DOI: 10.55493/5008.v12i1.4954
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: energy, agtech, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-29