Renewable Energy Options Households Among Rural

Abstract

Developing nations are plagued by energy issues that are not only ubiquitous but also extremely serious. According to estimates, about ninety percent of the population in many developing nations is affected by the lack of access to adequate and sustainable energy supplies. In order to survive, people are required to live without a consistent and high-quality supply of power. In order to prepare their daily meals, the rural populace continues to rely on fuels such as animal dung, agricultural wastes, fuel wood, and charcoal. People's efforts to engage in productive activities and improve their quality of life are hindered when they do not have access to energy that is both efficient and clean (Barnes and Floor, 1996). According to the Census results from 2011, India has approximately 68.84% of its entire population living in rural areas, making it the country with the highest rural population in the world. It is essential for rural households to have access to contemporary energy sources and fuels that are friendly to the environment in order to make a contribution to India's overall growth. Through the expansion of energy systems, there is a need to bridge the access gap in order to meet the energy requirements of the rapidly growing population and to reduce the risk of climate change.

In order to address the issues of energy poverty, the transition toward environmentally friendly energy technology is the most effective solution that can be found. The current situation has resulted in unmanageable increases in the consumption of non-renewable energy sources including fossil fuels, oil, and natural gas, which has caused fluctuations in both the demand and supply of these resources. As a result of this negative energy balance that has persisted for decades, India has been compelled to purchase energy from other countries in order to satisfy the requirements of the entire nation. For this reason, having access to electricity is not only an essential component of sustainable human growth but also an essential component of effective poverty alleviation. Providing rural populations, which are frequently deprived of clean and uninterrupted energy supply for their day-to-day energy requirements, with sustainable energy solutions has been the primary focus of a number of development programs that have been established by the Government of India. The State of Haryana and the State of Himachal Pradesh were the locations where the research project titled "Renewable Energy Options among Rural Households" was carried out. The findings of the study offer a road map that may be used to facilitate the implementation of future programs that encourage the utilization of energy technology that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and cutting-edge. The findings would be of further benefit to the primary and secondary key stakeholders who are involved in research and development, the formulation of policies and regulations, the promotion of sale and purchase, and the provision of financial assistance to future energy programs that are intended to popularize the use of renewable energy technologies.