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The energy supply situation in the rural sector of Pakistan and the potential of renewable energy technologies

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Pakistan has few energy resources and the country is heavily dependent on the import of fossil fuel. More than 20% of foreign exchange earnings is spent on oil imports every year. The urban population has access to commercial energy sources but the rural population consumes wood, animal and crop waste for its domestic energy needs. Interest in renewables as part of national energy supplies is growing. Among renewables, biogas and solar energy receive more attention because of their good resource potential. Renewables, especially biogas and solar energy, could supply energy for various applications and thus raise the living standards of the people.

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  • Ghaffar, Mohammed A., 1995. "The energy supply situation in the rural sector of Pakistan and the potential of renewable energy technologies," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 6(8), pages 941-976.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:6:y:1995:i:8:p:941-976
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(94)00034-0
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