Further information
Information on renewable energy from Practical Action's website and others
Micro-hydro power
Micro-hydro power is a renewable, indigenous and non-polluting resource for the small-scale generation of energy using falling water.
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Renewable energy village
This cluster of renewable energy technologies in rural Nepal is an example of the benefits of access to energy and what it can mean for a community’s development
Read moreSmall-scale wind power
Converting wind energy into electricity is clean, renewable and sustainable. Practical Action has developed reliable and cost effective wind energy systems to help meet electrical energy needs.
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Solar power employs the sun as an alternative for people who face the practical and financial difficulties associated with distributing grid electricity.
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