UNITAR conference on small energy resources: key for economic development

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Important Future; (United States)

OSTI ID:5085037

Small energy sources may provide a powerful tool for building energy self-reliance and advancing economic development in many countries of the Third World as well as in industrialized countries. Over 300 delegates from 60 countries participated in the September 9-18, 1981 UNITAR Conference on Small Energy Resources in Los Angeles to share information and learn about new ideas in planning long-term energy resource development. Conferees discused the need for more information on the potential of small energy resources as well as the obstacles to their development. The advantages include low-cost energy for rural areas, the opportunity for diverse local energy resources, and long-term stability as the big deposits are depleted. Among the ideas presented were the establishment of an Institute for Small Energy Resources and follow-up meetings on the regional level.

• OSTI ID: 5085037
• Journal Information: Important Future; (United States), Journal Name: Important Future; (United States) Vol. 6:2-3; ISSN IMFUD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290500* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Research
Development
Demonstration
& Commercialization
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
COOPERATION
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
INFORMATION NEEDS
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES