 Renewable Energy Resources for Villages Off the GridHiromi Tsuboi ()
Chapter Chapter 4 in Solidarity Economy and Social Business, 2015, pp 35-44 from Springer Abstract: Abstract Low cost, renewable energy technologies introduced by Grameen ShaktiGrameen Shakti (Energy) to remote Bangladeshi areas appropriately suit the energy needs of rural BangladeshBangladesh is. Technologies that even the poor can access are highly sustainable and adaptable. Development of new technologies has clearly improved people’s quality of life. First, due to these developments people can enjoy access to environmentally friendly renewable energy, as well as opportunities to generate more income. Second, demonstrations on how to use these new developments play an eco-educational role in society by creating awareness among the local people. Third, the new technology reduces the burden on women’s lives, thus improving their quality of life. Moreover, training women both as engineers and as technology-users has empowered them tremendously. Keywords: Grameen Shakti; Solar energy; Biogas plant; Improved cooking stove; Women technicians and entrepreneursWomen technicians and entrepreneurs (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:spbchp:978-4-431-55471-4_4 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-4-431-55471-4_4 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in SpringerBriefs in Economics from Springer |
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