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Problems and Prospects of Meeting the Basic Energy Needs of Rural Communities in Developing Countries Through the Utilization of Wind and Solar Energy Systems

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The problems and prospects of solar and wind energy technologies for rural energy supply in developing countries are examined, followed by an overview of key attributes of these technologies. The application of wind and solar systems for cooking, water pumping, drying, water heating, and electric power supply are reviewed. Two detailed case studies are given, the first discussing the potential of solar and wind systems for rural water pumping in Morocco, and the second, examining the “wind farms” producing electric power in California and the potential for their use in developing countries.

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  • Alan S. Wyatt, 1988. "Problems and Prospects of Meeting the Basic Energy Needs of Rural Communities in Developing Countries Through the Utilization of Wind and Solar Energy Systems," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 12(1), pages 31-44, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:12:y:1988:i:1:p:31-44
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.1988.tb00800.x
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    1. B. McNELIS, 1986. "The Economics of Small Photovoltaic Systems for Village Energy Supply," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 10(4), pages 363-372, November.
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