Rural Energy Centres based on Renewables - Case Study on an Effective and Viable Alternative

Integrated Rural Energy Centres based on renewable sources of energy are considered to be a viable option for meeting the energy needs of remote rural areas. The concept being pursued here is based on an appropriate combination of solar, wind and bioconversion systems. The concept also aims at meeting all energy needs of all the inhabitants rather than making only electricity available to those who can afford it. The Khandia experiment is an exercise to prove the relevance and economic viability of the concept and the results so far have been very encouraging.