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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Towards a carbon-neutral and climate-resilient Ladakh: A systematic review of solar energy pathways and policy frameworks
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Dr. Tariq Ahmad Sheikh, Dr. Wani Suhail Ahmad, Pavitar Parkash Singh
Abstract
This systematic review examines technological
innovations, policy frameworks, solar energy pathways, and governance challenges
for transitioning Ladakh toward climate resilience and carbon neutrality.
Ladakh's exceptional solar irradiance (7-7.5 kWh/m²/day), coupled with fragile
ecosystems, winter deficits, diesel dependence, and positions it as a critical
testbed for decentralized floating solar, thermal systems, solar Photo-Voltaic,
and cogeneration technologies like transcritical CO₂ cycles. Drawing on diverse
sources including policy roadmaps (TERI 2021), technical energy dynamics
analyses (Abdul Rahim & Sharma 2024), assessments (Santra 2015; Divine
Sharon et al. 2023), and critical perspectives (Joshi & Kothari
2024) the review highlights tensions between community-led solutions and
centralized mega-projects, while advocating pluriversal, context-specific
strategies aligned with India's National Solar Mission. Key findings underscore
the need for socio-ecological justice, energy storage, institutional reforms
and hybrid renewables to overcome political barriers, economic, and
infrastructural offering a roadmap for sustainable energy in high-altitude
region Ladakh.
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Pages:137-145
How to cite this article:
Dr. Tariq Ahmad Sheikh, Dr. Wani Suhail Ahmad, Pavitar Parkash Singh "Towards a carbon-neutral and climate-resilient Ladakh: A systematic review of solar energy pathways and policy frameworks". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 137-145
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