Status of Rural Electrification in India, Energy Scenario and People's Perception of Renewable Energy Technologies

Sanjeev H. Kulkarni, T. R. Anil · 2015 · Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment

Summary. Rural electrification in India faces barriers of awareness and social attitudes toward renewable energy. A survey in Karnataka village reveals rural communities support sustainable energy but prioritize cost, reliability, and ease of use over environmental benefits. Government initiatives promote decentralized renewable technologies, but success requires targeted awareness campaigns to help communities understand how local renewable systems can meet energy needs while protecting the environment.

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  title   = {Status of Rural Electrification in India, Energy Scenario and People's Perception of Renewable Energy Technologies},
  author  = {Sanjeev H. Kulkarni and T. R. Anil},
  journal = {Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment},
  year    = {2015},
  doi     = {10.1080/10485236.2015.11439123},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/10485236.2015.11439123}
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10.1080/10485236.2015.11439123

Countries

India

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Asia

Categories

energy, climate-and-environment, rural-data-and-definitions

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