Output-based Aid in Bangladesh : Solar Home Systems for Rural Households
A renewable energy program in Bangladesh that brings solar power to rural households is one of the most successful solar home system (SHS) programs in the world. It has demonstrated an inexpensive and reliable way to bring electricity to rural hous...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | English en_US |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2013
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2012/04/16742456/output-based-aid-bangladesh-solar-home-systems-rural-households http://hdl.handle.net/10986/16177 |
| Summary: | A renewable energy program in Bangladesh
that brings solar power to rural households is one of the
most successful solar home system (SHS) programs in the
world. It has demonstrated an inexpensive and reliable way
to bring electricity to rural households. Several
output-based aid (OBA) features have contributed to the
success. Notably, the subsidy payment makes the installation
of a working solar home system affordable to poorer
households, and is combined with longer-term consumer
credit. This note explores the distinctive features and
results of the program and draws lessons for future projects. |
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