Module 4:
Sustainable Renewable Energy for Rural Areas Lead: Michigan
Technological University
Readings
ADAS Consulting Ltd.
2003. Renewable Energy and Its Impact on Rural Development and
Sustainability in the UK, ADAS Consulting Ltd., University of Newcastle, UK, 68 pp.
Zhou, A. and Byrne, J. 2002. Renewable Energy for
Rural Sustainability: Lessons from China, Bulletin
of Science Technology & Society, 22: 123.
Alazraque-Cherni, J. 2008. “Renewable Energy for Rural Sustainability in
Developing Countries,” Bulletin of
Science Technology & Society, 28: 105.
O’Neill-Carrillo
E., Ortiz-García, C., Pérez, M., Baiges,
I, Minos S., 2009. “Experiences
with Stakeholder Engagement in Transitioning to an Increased Use of Renewable
Energy Systems,” Paper presented at the IEEE Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
(March, 2009).
Powerpoint Presentations from 2011
MTU Hydropower
MTU Energy from
forest products
Lakehead Hydropower 1
Lakehead Hydropower
2
Lakehead
Hydropower 3
Lakehead
Hydropower 4
UNISON
Solar power
Discussion
Question
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the development of
renewable energy for rural communities?