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Disseminating Renewable Energy Products in Bangladesh: Implications of Solar Home System Adoption in Rural Households

Tahsina Khan, Shamasunnahar Khanam · 2017

Summary. Bangladesh faces severe electricity shortages and lacks rural distribution infrastructure. This study examines Solar Home System adoption in rural households, primarily financed through government and non-government microfinance schemes. While the SHS program proves commercially viable and socially acceptable, technical and managerial constraints limit its effectiveness. The research identifies barriers that policymakers and stakeholders must address to expand rural electrification through solar technology.

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Khan, T., & Khanam, S.. (2017). Disseminating Renewable Energy Products in Bangladesh: Implications of Solar Home System Adoption in Rural Households. https://ajbe.aiub.edu/index.php/ajbe/article/view/51

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Countries
Bangladesh
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, policy
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2026-04-28