Rural energy and its utilization in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is an energy-scarce country. Rural people depend on traditional energy sources from trees, crop residues and livestock. We present the state of rural energy and its utilization in Bangladesh. Imported commercial energy is utilized in rural areas for lighting and running small industries....

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Published in:Energy (Oxford) 1998-09, Vol.23 (9), p.785-789
Main Authors: Sarkar, M.A.R, Islam, S.M.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Economic data
Energy
Energy economics
Exact sciences and technology
General, economic and professional studies
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Summary:Bangladesh is an energy-scarce country. Rural people depend on traditional energy sources from trees, crop residues and livestock. We present the state of rural energy and its utilization in Bangladesh. Imported commercial energy is utilized in rural areas for lighting and running small industries. The consumption of kerosene and other commercial fuel in rural areas is also presented.
ISSN:0360-5442
DOI:10.1016/S0360-5442(98)00018-8