Sustainability of productive use of off-grid renewable energy: A case of a women’s collective from rural India

Chandrakant Kashiram Ingole · 2023 · International Journal of Management and Sustainability

Summary. Off-grid renewable energy systems can power productive activities in rural areas, but their long-term sustainability remains unclear. This study develops a framework assessing sustainability across technical, economic, social, institutional, and environmental dimensions, then tests it with a women's collective in rural India. The research finds that capacity building, participatory planning, proper needs assessment, and steady cash flow are critical for sustained operations. Sustainability and socio-economic benefits reinforce each other, supporting India's renewable energy development goals.

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  title   = {Sustainability of productive use of off-grid renewable energy: A case of a women’s collective from rural India},
  author  = {Chandrakant Kashiram Ingole},
  journal = {International Journal of Management and Sustainability},
  year    = {2023},
  doi     = {10.18488/11.v12i3.3444},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.18488/11.v12i3.3444}
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DOI

10.18488/11.v12i3.3444

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

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energy, climate-and-environment

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2026-04-28