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Environmentally sound technology introduced without developing the capacity of local people and institutions is unlikely to be successful. The small fishing village of Xcalak is currently served by a wind/solar/diesel hybrid electric system that replaced the worn-out diesel generator set five years ago. To date, the villagers have not received adequate training in the operation, maintenance and administration of their system and they feel 'powerless' to affect the necessary changes to improve the system. The lack of electric meters in the village has resulted in uncontrolled energy use and difficulties in billing and collections, The resulting lack of adequate revenue is manifested in a poorly maintained, unsatisfactory electric system and in general village discontent with the system. The project will attempt to resolve these problems and serve as a model of how to integrate energy efficiency and institutional support activities into village electrification projects using renewable energy.
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
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