Leveraging Microfinance for Solar Energy Access: Policy and Practice in Rural Areas for Sustainable Development of Marginalized Rural Communities

Mohan Gautam, Rudra P. Pradhan · 2025

Summary. Rural communities in South Asia lack reliable electricity access, hindering development. Microfinance institutions can bridge this gap by funding household solar systems, which provide clean energy while reducing poverty and emissions. The paper argues that combining microfinance with solar technology empowers marginalized populations—particularly women—through affordable financing, enabling sustainable rural electrification and progress toward UN sustainable development goals.

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  title   = {Leveraging Microfinance for Solar Energy Access: Policy and Practice in Rural Areas for Sustainable Development of Marginalized Rural Communities},
  author  = {Mohan Gautam and Rudra P. Pradhan},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.1109/temsconglobal64363.2025.11238296},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1109/temsconglobal64363.2025.11238296}
}

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DOI

10.1109/temsconglobal64363.2025.11238296

Countries

Bangladesh, India, Nepal

Regions

Asia

Categories

energy, funding, climate-and-environment, general-innovation

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2026-05-01