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Economic impact of productive use of renewable energy: A case of a women-collective from rural Maharashtra (India)

Chandrakant Kashiram Ingole · 2023 · European Journal of Sustainable Development

Summary. A women-led renewable energy collective in rural Maharashtra, India, generated significant income increases for beneficiary households compared to non-beneficiaries, with multiplier effects across the local economy. The study demonstrates that productive use of renewable energy can simultaneously advance socio-economic development and climate goals in rural areas, supporting India's strategy to address infrastructure gaps and rural poverty through clean energy.

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Ingole, C. K.. (2023). Economic impact of productive use of renewable energy: A case of a women-collective from rural Maharashtra (India). European Journal of Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p467

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DOI
10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p467
Countries
India
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, entrepreneurship, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28