Alternate energy sources for lighting among rural households in the Himalayan region of Pakistan: Access and impact

Akhter Ali, Dil Bahadur Rahut, Khondoker Abdul Mottaleb, Jeetendra Prakash Aryal · 2019 · Energy & Environment

Summary. Rural households in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region use five energy sources for lighting: electricity, kerosene, candles, solar energy, and batteries. Education and wealth strongly influence adoption of cleaner energy sources. Electricity access significantly increases household appliance use and extends evening work hours, demonstrating tangible benefits for rural livelihoods in this Himalayan region.

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Ali, A., Rahut, D. B., Mottaleb, K. A., & Aryal, J. P.. (2019). Alternate energy sources for lighting among rural households in the Himalayan region of Pakistan: Access and impact. Energy & Environment. https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305x19842960

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DOI: 10.1177/0958305x19842960
Countries: Pakistan
Regions: Asia
Categories: energy, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28