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Renewable Energy (RE) projects are becoming more and more prevalent both in the industrialized as well as the developing world. With the proven consequences of anthropogenic GHG emissions, price of oil consistently above $100/ barrel and the positive sustainable development impacts RE projects have, it is easy to see why RE is good alernative for clean and reliable power in even the most rural areas.
Sustainable Development Benefits of RE
- Helps alleviate poverty through the economic stimulus job creation and foreign direct investment provides.
- Reduces GHG emissions and helps improve air quality
- Improves quality of life and health by reducing the pressure on the local environment and preservation of local resources.
- Reduces dependence on fossil fuels
Types of RE
- Hydro Electricity
- Biogas
- Landfill Gas Recovery
- Solar Power
- Wind Power
- Co-generation
- Biodiesel
- Ethanol
- Biomass
- Waste Heat Recovery and Utilization
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