Access to affordable energy is essential for sustainable economic development and improvement in living standards. The aim of this book is to act as a guide for development workers for financing small renewable systems and a source of reference for further in-depth investigation.The book examines the issues which affect the success of a renewable energy financing program on both a financial and a technical level: those interested in setting up financing schemes for renewable energy technologies must also be aware of the technical parameters, which can then be factored into any scheme.Photovoltaics has been chosen as the main example, as one of the most cost-effective ways of bringing electricity to remote areas. However, many of the examples and the financing issues discussed are also applicable to other renewable energy technologies.

A street educated gritty tale of urban struggles, conflict, betrayal and treason that will supersede anything you have ever read before that has so many young lives enticed at becoming a drug dealer or a gang banger. You will be introduced to Pantha Coleone, who grows up hating the world he lives in where his turmoils and realities are reflected in every attempt at becoming a street success story while constantly throwing bricks at the penitentiary. After this read, like the character Pantha Coleone, you will either trust no one or put family first. Fast paced, dynamic dialouge, that will keep you committed to the storyline from conception to completion. From the first cover, pay attention to the beginning and the end, because there are many paths to the same destination. Sequel coming soon Pantha Publications-Where Urban Authors are made.