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Renewable energy is not an entirely new concept, but it continues to rapidly emerge as an alternative to fossil fuels and other deleterious energy sources. Products within this industry are being created on an unprecedented scale, and various systems are available for use. However, solar power is proving to be the most applicable to developing countries.

Solar technologies are extremely promising with ever-increasing output efficiency and the capability to be used in almost any location. Decreasing availability of fossil fuels quickens the need for solar technology, which is driving current developments. Solar systems are also relatively affordable and applicable to both homes and villages. Many projects capitalizing on solar power have already been implemented in developing countries, and serve as encouraging results for many more to come.

Considering the importance of solar technologies the Centre for Renewable Energy at the University of Freiburg in collaboration with the DAAD is organizing a week long course on solar technologies for rural electrification and enhancement of living standards in the developing countries. This program will be held in the framework of

International DAAD-Alumni Summer Course
Under the name:

“Solar Shift”

Solar Technology Applications for Rural Development

The event is organized and hosted by The Centre for Renewable Energy (ZEE). As a center in the faculty of Forestry and Environmental Sciences at the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg, the ZEE is an excellent place to discuss the principles of sustainability. Financing for the summer school is provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and is made possible with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).