International Rural Development

This workshop explores different applications for renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Participants will learn how to successfully accomplish sustainable development projects with renewable energy. Effective technology transfer methods will be presented, as well as setting up infrastructure and the economics and financing of renewable energy projects.

Join Solar Energy International and Global Exchange on a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Delegation to Cuba.  This is an amazing opportunity to study renewable energy/energy efficiency policy and programs in Cuba.  This educational tour includes policy meetings and installation site visits in Havana City and Pinar del Rio. 

This course explores different applications for renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Participants will learn how to successfully accomplish sustainable development projects with renewable energy. Effective technology transfer methods will be presented, 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

Learn to design and install solar-electric systems for the developing world. Workshop participants learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, and component selection. The workshop covers typical applications and case study examples. Install and upgrade real-world systems with current renewable energy equipment in a developing world setting.

Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This Solar Energy International workshop provides an introduction to all the major renewable energy technologies, with a focus on designing and installing small, rural systems. We'll get our hands dirty -- the majority of the workshop is hands-on field work, and it also includes classroom sessions and labs.  This is an experiential program, with a non-technical, overview focus. Come and learn by doing,

This workshop provides an overview of technologies which promote small scale sustainable energy, natural building and agricultural practices in the developing world. It's ideal for organizations working in rural areas, people wanting to get involved in sustainable development work, and those who wish to reduce their own ecological impact.

Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This workshop will include classroom sessions, and a lot of hands-on field work including installing a PV system on a rural home, health center or community center, building solar cookers, and building your own solar battery charger.

Learn about wind power and water purification for the developing world in the developing world! This workshop will include classroom sessions,and a lot of hands-on field work including learning how to build your own wind turbine and biosand water filter and working on a system in a rural community.

Free Online Course! Introduction to Renewable Energy is an online course for those who wish to learn the basics of renewable energy - including where it is found, how we can harvest it for use in our homes and how it can help ease pressures on the environment. You will not become an expert through this course, but you will get to know renewable energy in its many forms - helping you to decide whether solar, wind or other technologies are right for you.  Over 5,000 people from all over the world

La energía renovable está toda a nuestro alrededor, y hoy día más y más personas la utilizan para calefaccionar sus hogares, alimentar sus electrodomésticos y avanzar en sus carreras profesionales. Cuanto más pronto comience a aprender sobre la energía renovable más pronto podrá ponerla a trabajar para usted - y este curso es el lugar perfecto para comenzar.