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Abstract
This paper is an exploration of the knowledge and utilization of solar energy to support ICT infrastructure at Minhaj University Lahore. In Pakistan, library operations and digital services can be disrupted due to power outages. In the survey, 87 scholars, students and library workers were surveyed about their awareness, experience and attitudes towards solar energy. The level of knowledge on solar energy was high as 100% of the respondents indicated that they are well informed about solar energy, 93.1 percent indicating that they can use it in the ICT sector. Nonetheless, large start-up costs, lack of equipment, and institutional barriers are barriers to their practical application. Major challenges included corruption (51.7%) and money constraints (27.6%). There was strong support on the solar solutions in library maintenance strategies. The researchers established that solar power has the effect of improving service reliability. It recommends using more money, policy backing and training more to adopt this. This underpins the international search towards sustainable green library models within the underdeveloped countries.
