Introduction

Originally published in 1989. This book presents the situation regarding energy provision and policy in developing countries. It looks at Enhanced Oil Recovery, Hydropower and small energy packages suitable for rural areas including renewable energies and the various needs and systems affected such as water pumping and telecommunications.

Content Breakdown

Each section is broken down into salient issues and information is provided on environmental issues, socioeconomic issues, costs and limitations and what is considered the state-of-the-art in each area.

Final Section

The final section offers a view of the application of computing technology in energy planning.