Lessons learned from the NREL village power program

Conference · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1998

OSTI ID:305651

Taylor, R W ^[1]

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1. National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)

Renewable energy solutions for village power applications can be economical, functional, and sustainable. Pilot projects are an appropriate step in the development of a commercially viable market for rural renewable energy solutions. Moreover, there are a significant number of rural electrification projects under way that employ various technologies, delivery mechanisms, and financing arrangements. These projects, if properly evaluated, communicated, and their lessons incorporated in future projects and programs, can lead the way to a future that includes a robust opportunity for cost-effective, renewable-based village power systems. This paper summarizes some of NREL`s recent experiences and lessons learned.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
• OSTI ID: 305651
• Report Number(s): NREL/TP--520-25101; CONF-980735--PROC.; ON: DE98007497
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RURAL AREAS
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
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