Demonstration of decentralized solar energy in the Indian Himalayan states

Due to rising population and growing tourism pressures, there has been an increase in energy demands across the Indian Himalayas, thus contributing to higher black carbon emissions from the region. The Himalayan region has abundant opportunities to use renewable energy for meeting the growing energy demands and also for contributing towards value-added livelihoods. However, due to extreme climate variability, Himalayan communities suffer huge technological gaps. Therefore, to promote the deployment and use of alternative sources of energy, IUCN along with E- Hands Energy installed solar rooftop systems of 2 KW as demonstration models customised to the unique conditions and requirements of the Himalayas. The solar systems have been installed in project landscapes of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim by following a participatory process.

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