Introduction

Abstract

The aim of this book is to not only provide an overview of the types of problems that exist in the remote tropics but also the details of what the solutions can be, accounts on how they have been applied in real life by experts in the field, as well as their impacts and how these solutions can be made more sustainable, not only for the environment but also for the communities. This book is targeted towards people who want to make a real difference in the world, by solving one of the world’s most challenging problems at any scale—one community, an island, a country, or even a whole continent. These people can be existing energy practitioners in the rural areas, academics, policy makers, or even students who are embarking on a learning journey about energy and sustainable development. These people most definitely include you, who have picked up this book to learn about the defining challenge of our time and how to solve it.