Rural Lighting: A Guide for Development Workers

by Jean-Paul Luoineau, Modibo Dicko, Peter Fraenkel, Howard Barlow, Varis Bokalders

Overview

This book addresses the question of choosing and using "stand-alone" lighting systems for use in rural areas. Topics covered include sizing and positioning lights and the use of reflectors. Also includes an up-to-date "buyers' guide" on lighting systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853392009
Publisher:	Practical Action Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/1993
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 11.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Peter Fraenkel is a founder and Technical Director of Marine Current Turbines Ltd, a company that is pioneering the development of tidal stream power systems. He is a chartered mechanical engineer with experience in aviation in the U.K. and copper mining and processing in Africa. He has worked on renewable energy technologies since the mid-1970s, starting with ITDG and later with IT Power, a renewable energy consultancy, particularly in the field of small-scale wind technology, small hydro and solar photovoltaic systems.