I just can’t get enough of renewable energy helping developing nations. I feel it may be the most humane, economical, and just plain interesting way to use renewable energy technology. Indonesia thinks so as well.

They plan on having 2000 villages powered by a combination of hydro, solar, and biofuel by 2009. Currently the country has 140 villages that can meet their own energy needs, so going to 2000 in just a couple of years seems to be a big challenge. But Honestly if each village gets a good sized solar array, combined with their low energy needs, 2000 is an achievable goal. Solar power does not require that you install large infrastructure, no huge supply lines for the fuel, no large scale distribution networks are needed. You put the panels on the roof, and you are ready to go.

The micro-hydro, biofuel and solar projects will also create new jobs for installers and maintenance people. Potentially enhancing the local economy by keeping the money that would have gone to a large outside company in the village.

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