Renewable Energy Policies in South Asia

The World Bank¿s `Design Principles¿ for successful renewable energy interventions are cost management, good governance and a choice of technology that meets local needs. Focusing on solar lighting and drawing on case studies in Bangladesh and India, this book problematicises the underpinning assumptions of the `Design Principles¿. It critically examines the obstacles against effective implementation in the field and points to the weaknesses of the World Bank¿s renewable energy policies.