E-net Energy Network 1/2008

The March 2008 issue of the e-net magazine focuses on appropriate financial mechanisms and financing practices for practical implementation.  The lack of financing is a major barrier to the adoption of renewable energy technologies, especially by poor communities who need it the most. Once again, the magazine is a culmination of regional efforts, showcasing the experiences, opportunities and challenges of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh in the financing of community based renewable energy initiatives. This issue includes articles on the following:

• Lighting for street side vendors in urban and rural markets, India;
• Implementation of off-grid community based hydro projects: RERED Project, Sri Lanka;
• Bangladesh: Renewable energy resources and applications;
• Risks and opportunities in community based energy financing in India;
• Financing options for decentralized renewable energy technologies.