Resources Tagged: Renewable Energy
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1995-01-01 Soon after beginning a major program in renewable energy in 1979, VITA (Volunters in Technical Assistance) found that many of the technical terms commonly used in renewable energy literature were not understood by many of the laypeople for whom the information was meant. VITA also realized that...
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1995-01-01 Introduces and discusses the availability, advantages, and environmental aspects of renewable energy resources.
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The objective of this book is to provide a status report on the development of renewable energy in the United States and an objective assessment of its most probable prespects through the year 2000. The intent is to fill a gap in the literature and guide geographers and others through the...
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This is the Bible of independent living and renewable energy. Now in its tenth edition, the Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook has been in print and regularly updated since 1982. In these pages you'll find up-to-date articles on all aspects of appropriate technology, written by experts with...
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This publication looks at the world's commitment ro renewable energy sources.
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Uses diagrams and pictures to show how the basic design of the biogas pit can be adapted for construction in different soils, from sandstone to sheer rock, which should encourage other developing countries to embark on their own biogas programs.
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1980-01-01 Complete guide to energy-efficient living--an imaginative treatment of a most timely subject. Solutions and compromises for the problem of rapidly climbing costs of oil, gas and other fossil fuels. Also, advice on mixing and matching energy systems to fit the situtation. 191 pages, pictures,...
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A detailed survey of the main areas of bio-energy and biomass, solar energy and hydro, wind and water power. The authors address the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energies, their appropriateness, and their socio-economic implications.
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This article is from ECHO Asia Note #3 Rugged northeastern Myanmar is home to the Lahu, Shan, Akha, Palaung and various other ethnic groups. With few paved roads and only a small percentage of the Shan State's population connected to the electrical grid, infrastructure serving the locals is still...
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The BGET provides hands-on appropriate technology training and financial support to village innovators in ethnic minority areas on both sides of the Thai/Burma border. BGET’s Knowledge Base offers a wealth of technical downloads in English and Thai related to renewable energy technologies for...