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. Case studies will be presented on solar cooking, rural household electrification, appropriate building technologies, rural health

The territory of Costa Rica is very diverse, hosting mountains, lowland temperate rainforest, tropical rainforest, arid regions, and two oceanic shores. Costa Rica leads the world in renewable energy generation, with 99% of all its electrical energy generated from clean sources. Through tours, discussion, and visits with local residents and renewable energy users, participants will see first hand how Costa Rica has met its energy needs with renewable technologies.

**Register for both this workshop and the Renewable Energy for Rural Villages in Nicaragua, and receive a 20% discount on both! 

Learn to design and install photovoltaic 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. This workshop is open to all who want to use PV and for those seeking employment in the solar industry.

**Register for both this workshop and the Wind Power for Rural Communities Workshop in Nicaragua, and receive a 20% discount on both!

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!

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 workshop provides an overview of technologies that promote small scale renewable energy and resource management systems in the developing world. With an emphasis on the unique challenges presented by international project work, the workshop is ideal for people wanting to get involved in sustainable development work, organizations working in rural areas, and those who wish to reduce their own ecological impact.

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.