The course aims to enhance the capacity of local decision makers, energy/sustainable development officers and other personnel to make an informed decision on which renewable energy technologies will meet their own needs or the needs of their countries, communities, villages or neighbourhoods. Through a discussion of key benefits and suitability for a range of applications, together with extensive case studies, the programme aims to provide an overview of clean, secure and sustainable technology options for the development and offer insights into the management of renewable energy projects, from small scale, through to major projects. The learning objectives are identified as follows: Determine how renewable energy technologies can help to drive sustainable development; Discuss the role that energy plays in advancing the Millennium Development Goals; Explain the benefits and drawbacks associated with a range of sustainable technologies and how they may be integrated; Apply basic principles to determine the most appropriate renewable energy strategy in a given situation; Compare and assess different business models and their suitability for different energy solutions; Identify and use tools to overcome barriers achieving sustainable energy goals; Share best practices of their communities.