Exploring the Role of Renewable Energy in Enhancing Rural Livelihoods

Ashok Kumar Chowdhury, Md Mofasel Hossain · 2025 · Energy Environment and Economy

Summary. A survey of 100 rural households found that renewable energy adoption, particularly solar systems, significantly improves rural livelihoods. Households using renewable energy showed higher incomes and better educational outcomes for children. The study demonstrates strong positive correlations between renewable energy access and both household income and child education, establishing renewable energy as essential for sustainable rural development.

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Chowdhury, A. K., & Hossain, M. M.. (2025). Exploring the Role of Renewable Energy in Enhancing Rural Livelihoods. Energy Environment and Economy. https://doi.org/10.25163/energy.3110328

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DOI: 10.25163/energy.3110328
Categories: energy, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01