Rural energy transitions in developing countries: a case of the Uttam Urja initiative in India |
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Authors: | Ibrahim Hafeezur Rehman Abhishek Kar Rob Raven Dilip Singh Jitendra Tiwari Rakesh Jha Pramod Kumar Sinha Asim Mirza |
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Institution: | 1. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi 100 003, India;2. Eindhoven University of Technology, School of Innovation Science, PO Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands;3. D – 2, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 007, India;4. Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd., D E7/644, Arera Colony, Bhopal 462 016, Madhya Pradesh, India;5. Manav Savlamban Sansthan, Jai Prakash Lane, Jakkar Pur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India |
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Abstract: | In most developing countries, at the household level, traditional burning of biomass or use of inefficient technologies for domestic applications like lighting is common, triggering concerns related to fuel or technology switching. The paper focuses on opportunities to promote cleaner energy options through development of value chains delivering improved energy efficiency and access in developing countries. We discuss the example of Uttam Urja, a field project involving the dissemination of photovoltaic lighting technologies in rural areas of India. We focus on the challenges of introducing radical innovations into the residential energy sector in developing countries. For the purpose of this paper the Uttam Urja project is conceptualized as an ‘experiment’ and analysed using the Strategic Niche Management (SNM) framework. The paper emphasizes that to effect socio-technical transitions to clean energy options on the ground, it is desirable to focus on technology customization and innovative financing to cater to the needs and concerns of end users. |
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