The indigenous societies of the Fann Mountains were and remain dependent on the
resources of the natural environment. The present study aimed at investigating the …

The present study investigates the nexus between electrification of the mountainous rural
areas and selected indicators of socioeconomic development, such as household income …

Based on a case study of Sary-Mogol, a rural settlement in the Alai Valley in Southern
Kyrgyzstan, this paper investigates the relationship between settlement development …

Abstract The Eastern Pamir of Tajikistan is a remote high mountain region located in the east
of Tajikistan. Today, a great share of the Eastern Pamir's local energy demand is satisfied by …

Wind energy, solar energy and their hybrid use are frequently considered as solutions for
energy provision in the periphery of developing countries. This is also true for the arid …