Energy
For rural communities there are a number of options to energy provision that can be managed on a small-scale by local communities using renewable energy technologies. These technologies include; micro hydro, solar energy, wind as well as more traditional biomass technologies.
Although support materials exist in the form of technical information on various household energy technologies, there are few training materials to guide users.
Lydia Muchiri & May Sengendo, 1999, 43 pages
There are a wide range of batteries available; this Technical Brief gives an introduction to the pros and cons of the different types of batteries.
Appropriate Technology Magazine, September 1994, 7 pages
Nearly a third of the world’s population do not have access to grid electricity. Households can use renewable energy systems to provide electricity.
Neil Noble for Practical Action, September 2005, 7 pages
The potentail for grid connection and its alternatives for providing electricity in rural areas are look at in this technical brief.
Alison Doig for Practical Action, Nov 2007, 8 pages
Batteries are used whenever electrical energy is needed and are common around the world but can be harmful to the environment and damage people’s health. <br><small>Sophie van den Berg, May 2009, 8 pages.
In vast areas of developing countries that are without reliable electricity supply alternative methods for refrigeration are needed.
Practical Action, last modified March 2003, 8 pages
A look into climate change and the displacement of carbon.
Alison Doig for Practical Action, October 2007, 6 pages
This technical brief looks at the options for lighting in remote areas not connected to the grid.
Last updated by Neil Noble for Practical Action, June 2008, 7 pages