Energy for rural communities
Practical Action
References and further reading
• Energy for Rural Livelihoods: A Framework for Sustainable Decision Making Mulugetta
et al. Practical Action Publishing, 2005. http://developmentbookshop.com/energy-for-
rural-livelihoods.html
• A Guide to Producing Manuals and Facilitating Participation in the Planning of Off-
grid Electrification Projects by Stephen Ward, Intermediate Technology Consultants
Ltd, 2000.
• Rural Energy Services: A Handbook for Sustainable Energy Development by Teresa
Anderson, et al, Practical Action Publishing, 1999.
http://developmentbookshop.com/rural-energy-services.html
• Low-cost Electrification Affordable Electricity Installation for Low-income Households
in Developing Countries, Nigel Smith, Practical Action Publishing, 1998
http://developmentbookshop.com/low-cost-electrification.html
• Technology Transfer for Renewable Energy: Overcoming Barriers in Developing
Countries, Gill Wilkins, Earthscan, 2002.
• Solar Energy for Rural Communities Gil Yaron, Tani Forbes Irving, Sven Jansson,
Practical Action Publishing
http://developmentbookshop.com/solar-energy-for-rural-communities.html
Energy for Rural Communities was originally written for the Appropriate
Technology magazine Volume 24/Number 2 September 2005 by Neil Noble.
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