This report analyses the rural electrification policies of Brazil, China, South Africa and India to help guide policymakers in developing an effective rural electrification plan. The document outlines the different paths that each country took to achieve their goals of rural electrification.
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Source: International Energy Agency
Date: March 2010
This report presents 12 practical applications of clean energy projects in Asian countries, including solar, wind, small hydropower, and biomass projects.
Source: Asian Development Bank
Date: November 2006
This report is a collection of case studies that highlight replicable best practices in the use of renewable energy for rural electrification. Examples cover a wide range of technologies, locations, financial support mechanisms, and consumer-tariff schemes.
Source: Alliance for Rural Electrification
Date: January 2011
This study examines building-sector policy for solar water heating systems in four states in India. It includes 14 international case studies.
Source: India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, CTRAN Consulting
Date: March 2010
This website links to the presentations of various stakeholders in the Indian wind and biomass industries during a one day seminar on policy incentives for wind and biomass power generation, including small scale distributed generation in rural areas.
Source: India Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Date: December 2009
This website highlights the activities of the United Nations Environment Programme Division of Technology, Industry, and Economics in promoting public and private sector finance of clean energy.
Source: United Nations
This report for Vietnam provides an overview of the country's energy market outlook, potential for biofuel production, prioritization, biofuel business options, and policy, regulatory, and institutional support structure.
Source: Asian Development Bank
Date: January 2009
This report presents findings from a research study looking at the opportunities that carbon offset projects offer for poor rural communities.
Source: Overseas Development Institute
Date: May 2010
The India Climate Portal is the country's first dedicated site on climate change, bringing daily news, views, action, and resources. It is meant to raise awareness, promote information exchange, and foster networking and partnership in the search for solutions to climate change.
Source: Center for Social Markets
Date: June 2009
The main purpose of this handbook is to assist people who are working in or with local government to develop sustainable energy and climate action plans and implementation programs.
Source: United Nations
Date: January 2009