International Rural Development

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,

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 20,000 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.