Renewable energy sources and developing countries

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TPAS.1983.317720· OSTI ID:5951095

Ramakumar, R

The role of renewable energy sources in meeting the energy needs of developing countries is examined in the context of the burgeoning fuel prices and the associated geopolitical realities and economic burdens. The acute energy needs and the unavailability of commercial fuels in the rural areas offer a rewarding opportunity for the utilization of locally available renewable energy sources. Small-scale decentralized integrated system concepts for harnessing renewable energy sources are discussed. The basic economic factors involved in the introduction of renewable energy sources in the rural areas of developing countries are outlined to assist the designer in the selection of appropriate components and system concepts.

• Research Organization: Professor of Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
• OSTI ID: 5951095
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States) Vol. 102:2; ISSN IEPSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
299000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Unconventional Sources & Power Generation
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
COST
DEMAND
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECONOMICS
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
FUELS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
POLITICAL ASPECTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RURAL AREAS