The
objective of this course is to present the status of energy access in rural and
isolated communities, specifically, related to the provision of electricity for
basic appliances (lighting, communication, recreation, etc.), for clean
cooking, and to rural livelihood activities, such as agriculture and
industries. This course will provide the knowledge to estimate the local energy
resources; know about the technologies and their working principles for
providing energy access; learn the targets and measures to attain the
Sustainable Development Goal 7; and identify the social, economic and
environmental benefits, and study the applications/impacts of energy access.
- Teacher: Dr. Sivanappan Kumar Sivanappan