Essays about: "energy co-operatives"

Found 4 essays containing the words energy co-operatives.

  1. 1. Social acceptance of solar technology : A field study among coffee co-operatives’members in rural Kenya

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emma Levison; Sabina Oehme; [2017]
    Keywords : Social Acceptance; Diffusion of Innovation; Base of the Pyramid; Technology Acceptance Model; Solar Technology; Renewable Energy; Coffee Co-operatives;

    Abstract : The  purpose  with  this  study  is  to  investigate  the  various  aspects  that  affect  the  social acceptance  of  solar  technology  among  coffee  co-operatives  members  in  rural  Kenya.  The coffee production is a business highly affected by climate change with a small profitability margin for the producers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Utopia renewed : transition to renewable energy in the Netherlands : a new solution, a new agent, a new pathway

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Joep Karskens; [2016]
    Keywords : sustainability science; energy co-operatives; Real Utopia; energy transition; climate movement; movement strategy; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the face of climate change, a fast global switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy is imperative. In the Netherlands however, prospects for such a switch are bleak. With 6% renewables its progress is lagging, and vested interests hold back change. The transition is failing. READ MORE

  4. 3. Promotion of Bioenergy in Rural China From the Business Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : He Huang; [2009]
    Keywords : bioenergy; China; business; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This research investigates the current situation of bioenergy development in rural China from the business perspective. Biomass combustion power stations, medium and large biogas facilities, and household level biogas digesters are discussed in the research. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analyses of Financial Viability of Rural Cooperatives (PBS) under Rural Electrification Board of Bangladesh

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Rubina Rashid; Riaz ul Hassan; [2007]
    Keywords : Dhaka Electric Supply Authority DESA ; Palli Bidyut Samities PBS ; Bangladesh Power Development Board BPDB ; Rural Electrification Board REB ;

    Abstract : Rural Electrification Board (REB) of Bangladesh was founded in October 1977 as a semi-autonomous government agency reporting to the Ministry of Power Energy and Minerals Resources, which was responsible for electrifying rural Bangladesh. From its beginning it operates several rural electrification program's to use electricity as a means of creating opportunities for improving agricultural production and enhancing socio-economic development in rural areas, whereby there would be improvements in the standard of living and quality of life for the rural people. READ MORE