Assessing and prioritizing biogas barriers to alleviate energy poverty in Pakistan: an integrated AHP and G-TOPSIS model

K Batool, ZY Zhao, N Nureen, M Irfan - Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
Biogas is a promising renewable technology to alleviate energy poverty. Pakistan has a
capacity of 5 million bio digesters that can be installed in different farming areas. However …

Assessing and prioritizing biogas energy barriers: A sustainable roadmap for energy security

Y Feng, M Shoaib, R Akram, I Alnafrah, F Ai, M Irfan - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Pakistan is trying to alleviate energy poverty by tapping into the full potential of biogas.
However, the production of biogas is hampered by a variety of barriers. Although many …

Biogas Energy Resources in Pakistan Status, Potential, and Barriers

M Wakeel, T Hayat, NS Shah, J Iqbal, ZUH Khan… - Utilities Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Energy can be linked to substantial economic growth, industrialization, and social
development. Pakistan is a developing country and is currently experiencing an energy …

Prioritizing and overcoming biomass energy barriers: Application of AHP and G-TOPSIS approaches

M Irfan, RM Elavarasan, M Ahmad, M Mohsin… - … Forecasting and Social …, 2022 - Elsevier
India strives to utilize optimum biomass potential to overcome the prevailing energy crises.
However, a variety of barriers are hindering the development of the biomass industry. Some …

Analysis on barriers to biogas dissemination in Rwanda: AHP approach

MC Mukeshimana, ZY Zhao, M Ahmad, M Irfan - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Biogas has emerged as a promising renewable technology that can provide affordable, safe
and clean energy to rural area. In Rwanda, the domestic biogas was introduced as a partial …

[HTML][HTML] Adoption determinants of biogas and its impact on poverty in Bangladesh

MS Rahman, MK Majumder, MHK Sujan - Energy Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
Renewable energy resources are critical for reducing poverty and addressing the energy
shortage. Renewable energy technologies have been slow to gain traction in Bangladesh …

Sustainable rural waste management using biogas technology: An analytical hierarchy process decision framework

P Yadav, S Yadav, D Singh, BS Giri - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Biomass is present in ample amounts in rural areas, mainly in agriculture residue and
animal wastes. Biogas can be produced from rural solid waste, providing affordable clean …

Relating biogas technology and environmental impact assessment: a roadmap towards clean energy for environmental sustainability

S Ali, Q Yan, M Irfan, S Fahad - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Atmosphere contamination and fast weather change have compelled scientists and
entrepreneurs to seek eco-friendly solutions for saving the earth. Increasing energy …

[HTML][HTML] Barriers to biogas dissemination in India: A review

S Mittal, EO Ahlgren, PR Shukla - Energy Policy, 2018 - Elsevier
Biogas has emerged as a promising renewable technology to convert agricultural, animal,
industrial and municipal wastes into energy. Biogas development can be integrated with …

Household-based critical influence factors of biogas generation technology utilization: a case of Punjab province of Pakistan

G Jabeen, Q Yan, M Ahmad, N Fatima, M Jabeen, H Li… - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
This research comprehensively examined the contributions of households' critical influence
factors (CRIFs) in BGT utilization. The data based on a sample of 695 households from …