Off-grid Power for Small Communities with Renewable Energy Sources in Rural Guatemalan Villages
Summary. Engineers Without Borders implemented an off-grid renewable energy system in a 50-home Guatemalan village, replacing candles with solar power. The system provides electricity for lighting, cooking, and education while eliminating indoor pollution and fire hazards. Community evaluation showed off-grid renewable energy more sustainable than extending the utility grid, with operating costs lower than previous candle expenses.
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Moe, E. D., & Moe, A. P.. (2011). Off-grid Power for Small Communities with Renewable Energy Sources in Rural Guatemalan Villages. https://doi.org/10.1109/ghtc.2011.71
Moe, Eugene D., and Andrea P. Moe. “Off-grid Power for Small Communities with Renewable Energy Sources in Rural Guatemalan Villages.” 2011. https://doi.org/10.1109/ghtc.2011.71.
Moe, Eugene D., and Andrea P. Moe. 2011. “Off-grid Power for Small Communities with Renewable Energy Sources in Rural Guatemalan Villages.” https://doi.org/10.1109/ghtc.2011.71.
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year = {2011},
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Details
- DOI
- 10.1109/ghtc.2011.71
- Countries
- Guatemala
- Regions
- Central America
- Categories
- energy, regional-innovation-systems
- Added
- 2026-04-28