Energy documents - practice and learning
Papers relating to energy access and renewable technologies, reflecting Practical Action's experiences in the field.
Best practices for sustainable development of micro hydro power in developing countries
This report synthesises the experience of micro hydro developments in Sri Lanka, Peru, Nepal, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It attempts to draw out the best practice from this experience.
Decentralised rural electrification: the critical success factors
This review of recent practice draws on our experience of supporting off-grid solutions in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Zimbabwe and Peru in particular, and on work by other organisations in other countries, such as Indonesia, Kenya, Vietnam, South Africa.
Design, development and marketing of solar lanterns
Work on the development of the Solar Lantern has generated a considerable amount of interest amongst potential customers and manufacturers alike. It is clear from the experience so far, that the unique position of development agencies can serve to bring together the necessary ingredients and...
Dissemination of smoke reduction interventions in Sudan
Cooking with biomass takes place on traditional inefficient three stone stoves, leading to indoor air pollution. This paper presents Practical Action's achievements in Sudan between 2004 and 2006, and lessons drawn from this best practice.
Estudio de Scaling-Up en Micro Centrales Hidroeléctricas: Experiencias De Soluciones Prácticas
This study looks at the development of the hydroelectric micropower stations with respect to the concept of ""scaling up"", using the experiences of Practical Action in Latin America. (Spanish language)
Small wind energy systems for battery charging
In-depth paper on wind power based on Practical Action's experiences
