The global challenge of climate crisis, caused by the high levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has a devastating impact on the world. The burning of fossil fuels for energy is a primary contributor to the problem, being responsible for approximately 75% of global carbon emissions. Countries like Pakistan severely faces the challenges of climate change despite of being a minor contributor. For the remote areas of the country due to lack of standard infrastructure the government’s supply of energy is highly unreliable which is the major hindrance in the development of these areas. Despite of being rich in natural renewable resources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, the resources are not utilized to their capacity and have a high potential to produce low-cost decentralized energy for the remote areas. Specifically, the rural areas of Sindh are grappling with significant energy challenges, primarily due to limited access to reliable electricity from conventional sources. Dasori union council of Tando Allahyar district in the Hyderabad division, provenience of Sindh has limited access to electricity which poses challenges in their everyday livelihoods as well as economic and educational activities. The study of region investigates the current situation of energy practices and consumption of the rural population.
The baseline survey was conducted in the study area verifies their limited access to conventional energy sources and the growing interest in adopting alternative energy solutions. The research methodology is based on the quantitative and qualitative approach to collect the perception of the local communities through structured questionnaires and focus group interviews.
Strategic recommendations emphasize the need for robust policy support, community-driven models for utilization of solar energy and financing to meet the district’s energy needs. This study concludes on a design proposal for solarization of a domestic unit and small-scale commercial facility.