The traditional energy supply is receiving a great pressure in the post-soviet due to the increasing demand and diminishing resources. The role of renewable energy sources is crucial for meeting the future energy demand, especially in the residential sector. Current study reviews the perception of the current decision makers on the prospects of renewable energy penetration in the Khorezm province of Uzbekistan. It was discovered that high price of the renewable energy facilities and inability to fully replace the traditional energy supply serves as a disincentive while availability of crediting and public awareness may serve as an incentive. Avenues for renewable energy penetration in the residential sector of Uzbekistan are discussed further.
People’s Perceptions on Renewable Energy Sources Penetration Prospects in the Khorezm Province, Uzbekistan (870.5 KiB, 5,880 hits)
