Ecoaldeas or Self-Sustainable Communities and renewable energy solutions (SSC). First approach Ecuador and Mexico

Abstract

A multidisciplinary project focused on the development of self-sustainable communities (ecoaldeas) is presented. The final objective is to implement a protocol of actions able to prove that common integral solutions based on renewable energies and sustainable development can fulfil the community’s requirements. Moreover, it will be reproducible in other communities in different geographical, social and economic conditions, making them as self-sustainable as possible improving their quality of life. Initial hypothesis, dominant communities parameters, protocol development, technical solutions and first experiences are presented.