Talks and Workshops

Renewable energy resources of solar, wind and water can improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development throughout the world. Renewable energy systems are practical, reliable, cost-effective, and healthier for people and the environment. This one-day seminar focuses on applications for renewable energy technologies in developing countries: how to successfully accomplish sustainable development projects with renewable energy, effective technology transfer methods as well as setting up infrastructure and the economics and financing of renewable energy projects. Case studies will be presented on solar cooking, rural household electrification, appropriate building technologies, rural health care, micro-enterprises utilizing renewable energy, and discussions on issues such as being a woman in a traditionally male field. Renewable energies provide an opportunity that can break the chain of gender bias and equip women with the necessary skills to participate in the design, installation and maintenance of systems in their communities.

Renewable Energy for the Developing World
(http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/workshop.php?id=21 )