Scenarios of Solar Energy Use on the “Roof of the World”: Potentials and Environmental Benefits

Scenarios of Solar Energy Use on the “Roof of the World”: Potentials and Environmental Benefits

Peripheral mountain areas in developing countries are often characterized by energy poverty but also by high solar energy potential. The Eastern Pamirs of Tajikistan are a prime example of this situation, with their lack of energy infrastructure, remoteness, pressure on local natural resources, and...

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Main Authors: Harald Zandler, Bunafsha Mislimshoeva, Cyrus Samimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mountain Society 2016-08-01
Series:Mountain Research and Development
Subjects:
Eastern Pamirs
Tajikistan
solar energy potential
photovoltaics
high-mountain regions
radiation model
alternative energy resources
reduction of vegetation degradation
carbon emission savings
Online Access:http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-15-00077.1

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