The Role of Decentralized Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification. Maharashtra case study, India

Anand P. Deshmukh · 2009 · Lund University Publications Student Papers (Lund University)

Summary. Decentralized renewable energy can electrify remote villages in Maharashtra, India where grid extension is infeasible. The study finds that while DRE offers social and economic benefits, current implementation remains limited to small-scale domestic use. Success requires overcoming barriers including weak government policy support, poor community perception, and challenges around business models, maintenance systems, and raw material sustainability.

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  author  = {Anand P. Deshmukh},
  journal = {Lund University Publications Student Papers (Lund University)},
  year    = {2009},
  url     = {http://lup.lub.lu.se/student-papers/record/1511114}
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India

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Asia

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energy, rural-data-and-definitions, policy

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2026-04-28