Solar power is the Earth's most available energy source, easily capable of producing many times the current energy demand. It is a predictably intermittent energy source, so whilst solar power is not available all of the time, we can predict with a good degree of accuracy when it will and won't be available. Consequently, solar is one of the most popularly utilised renewable technologies and there is a vast range of technologies and capacities available worldwide.

Engineers Without Borders UK work to date:

Research:

• Solar powered well pump - Cai Williams
• Feasibility study for school renewable energy supply - Mary Mwogeza

Current opportunities with Engineers Without Borders UK:

Placements:

(none currently available)

Research:

Available Projects 2009:

1. Lighting during powercuts
2. Developing the next generation of solar lantern (Practical Action)

Other Interesting Links:

• Successful organisations in the developing world
• Appropedia - Solar
• Practical Action's Practical Answers - Solar
• Solar power reading materials
• International Solar Energy Society (ISES)

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