SKDRDP encourages the use of renewable indigenously-available energy sources for lighting and fuel requirements in underserved remote villages. These include solar energy, cow dung and mini streams. This decreases the adverse impact of conventional power generation sources upon the environment while increasing the provision of electricity to the vast rural areas. 

SKDRDP finances the installation of solar home lighting systems, solar driers and gobar gas plants. These programs are conducted in a sustainable manner by motivating the stakeholder to make the necessary investments for installation of the unit. The private sector provides both the technology and the material support. The stakeholders are also encouraged to apply for government subsidies wherever available.

Besides SKDRDP also gives subsidy to meet a part of the cost of gobar gas plants.

Training is usually arranged to inform villagers on the sources of renewable energy. Thereafter SKDRDP identifies interested beneficiaries and follows up for installation of the units.