Solar irrigation in Nepal: Subsidy design, farmer adoption, and utilization patterns
Solar irrigation pumps (SIPs) are central to Nepal’s strategy for sustainable irrigation and reducing reliance on diesel pumps. The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) officially provides a 60% subsidy for SIPs under a demand-driven program. This study assesses (i) SIP subsidy delivery and ad...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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2025
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180270 |
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