{"product_id":"9781447146728","title":"Green Energy and Technology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGreen Energy and Technology\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBhattacharyya, Subhes\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 1.3 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity. Although extension of the electricity grid remains the preferred mode of electrification, off-grid electrification can offer a solution to such cases. \u003ci\u003eRural Electrification through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries\u003c\/i\u003e provides a review of  rural electrification experiences with an emphasis on off-grid electrification and presents business-related aspects including participatory arrangements, financing, and regulatory governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized in three parts, \u003ci\u003eRural Electrification through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries\u003c\/i\u003e  provides comprehensive coverage and state-of-the art reviews which appraise the reader of the latest trend in the thinking. The first part presents the background information on electricity access, discusses the developmental implications of lack of electricity infrastructure and provides a review of alternative off-grid technologies. The second part presents a review of experiences from various regions (South Asia, China, Africa, South East Asia and South America). Finally, the third part deals with business dimensions and covers participatory business models, funding challenges for electrification and regulatory and governance issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the research carried out under the EPSRC\/ DfID funded research grant for off-grid electrification in South Asia, \u003ci\u003eRural Electrification through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing Countries\u003c\/i\u003e provides a multi-disciplinary perspective of the rural electrification challenge through off-grid systems. Providing a practical introduction for students, this is also a key reference for engineers and governing bodies working with off-grid electrification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2012-11-06\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781447146728\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4471-4673-5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 300\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49471704596620,"sku":"9781447146728","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781447146728.jpg?v=1777986812","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781447146728","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}