This is a brief description of studies that exemplify the methods and approaches that have been developed and used by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers in conducting integrated assessments. See the complete list of Integrated Assessment Briefs to find out more about ORNL's efforts in integrated assessment. Contact Mike Farrell (farrellmp@ornl.gov) for more information.

Applications of Renewable Energy Options in Developing Countries

Different institutional structures have different advantages and disadvantages.

How can the use of renewable energy resources and technologies be promoted in developing countries without creating more development process costs?

Renewable energy options should be selected and implemented in ways that make sense in terms of a country's local market conditions and institutional structures.

The feasibility of renewable energy options often depends on an integrated approach to their development and use. Biomass is the renewable energy option that indicates the largest gap between potential usage and current levels of attention.

Jones, H. M., et al. 1988. Energy Efficient Stoves in Africa: An Assessment of the Kenya Ceramic Jiko (Stove) Program.

Perlack, R. D., J. Ranney, and M. Russell. 1991. Biomass energy development in Yunnan Province, China: Preliminary evaluation. ORNL/TM-11791. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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