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Renewable Energy for Rural Development in Bangladesh

Nashiyat Fyza, Mrinmoy Sarkar · 2020 · Journal of the Institute of Engineering

Summary. Bangladesh faces energy poverty in rural areas where 65% of the population lacks reliable electricity. Conventional fossil fuel power plants worsen climate change, threatening Bangladesh's low-lying agricultural lands and water security. The paper examines renewable energy sources as a solution for sustainable rural development, presenting current conditions and future prospects for renewable energy adoption in Bangladesh.

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Fyza, N., & Sarkar, M.. (2020). Renewable Energy for Rural Development in Bangladesh. Journal of the Institute of Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3126/jie.v15i3.32159

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DOI
10.3126/jie.v15i3.32159
Countries
Bangladesh
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28