The July 2008 issue of the e-net magazine focuses on emerging technologies in the renewable energy sector for community based initiatives. In the context of the world energy crisis and competing demands for resources these initiatives show how the burgeoning energy needs of the world’s populace can be met. Articles within this issue feature technology solutions aimed at enabling the poor to meet their energy needs. We are happy that we have a contribution from Bhutan for this issue along with valuable contributions made from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan.
- Technology and economics where people matter;
- Biomass rice cooker;
- Biomass based biogas (3B) plants;
- Rural electrification through micro-hydro in Bhutan under Kyoto Protocol Clean Development Mechanism (CDM);
- Improved water mill, a means for socio-economic development in rural Nepal;
- USAID/South Asia Regional Initiative for Energy (SARI/Energy) brings the topic of energy to homes;
- The way ahead in household biomass energy;
- South Indian stove business wins ‘Energy Champion’ title in International Green Energy Awards.
