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<br/>We have collected a list of frequently asked questions on this page. Please check this list to see if your question has already been answered here.
  
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== General Questions ==
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== General Questions<br/> ==
  
 
=== What is www.energypedia.info? ===
 
=== What is www.energypedia.info? ===
  
The Internet platform www.energypedia.info is a '''renewable energy wiki''' in the context of development cooperation. It is operated by the nonprofit company energypedia UG (haftungsbeschränkt). Everyone can create and revise articles on technologies, approaches and projects related to renewable energy and energy efficiency in developing countries.
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Energypedia is a wiki-based platform for collaborative knowledge exchange on renewable energy and energy access issues in the context of development cooperation.<br/>
  
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It is operated by the nonprofit company <span data-scaytid="1" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> <span data-scaytid="2" data-scayt_word="UG">UG</span> (<span data-scaytid="3" data-scayt_word="haftungsbeschränkt">haftungsbeschränkt</span>). On energypedia.info any registered user can easily create, modify and share content. The platform currently includes '''{{No of Articles}} free articles''', contributed by the growing community of than '''{{NUMBEROFUSERS}} registered users''' made up of energy practitioners, experts, academics and other interested stakeholders.
  
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'''Energypedia.info is free for everyone'''<span style="font-size: 13.6px;  line-height: 20.4px;  background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">.</span><br/>►&nbsp;[https://youtu.be/y2Ojr1-rsKQ Link to a video]
  
=== What is energypedia UG (haftungsbeschränkt)?<br/> ===
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=== What is a wiki? ===
  
Energypedia UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a nonprofit company that hosts the platform www.energypedia.info. Its legal form is comparable to a Limited Company. Energypedia promotes knowledge and experience exchange to achieve universal access to sustainable energy for all people. Hence, '''energypedia.info is open and free for everyone'''.
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A [[What is a Wiki?|wiki]]&nbsp;is a website that enables its users to contribute and modify content via their web browser. Wikis are often used for collaborative working and knowledge management. The most famous example is the online encyclopedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia Wikipedia]. Ward Cunningham, the developer of the first wiki software, <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="WikiWikiWeb">WikiWikiWeb</span>, originally described it as "t'''he simplest online database that could possibly work'''". The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian language and means "fast".
  
Energypedia thereby pursues its vision of a world of free knowledge exchange and mutual learning on renewable energies in which everyone has access to sustainable energy sources. [[Energypedia|Find out more about energypedia!]]
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=== What does <span data-scaytid="39" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> do? ===
  
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<span data-scaytid="41" data-scayt_word="Energypedia's">Energypedia's</span> action scope is defined in its [[Energypedia - Charter|organizational charter]]. In order to achieve [[Energypedia - Vision and Mission|our vision]] and comply with our charter, <span data-scaytid="42" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> primary task is to operate and fund the platform www.energypedia.info. We offer our user support and all posted information for free. We develop the underlying software to implement easy to use knowledge sharing tools. We also continuously improve the content quality (for example, by revising articles with our [[User:Wiki Gardener|"Wiki Gardener"]]) on energypeida.info.
  
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Besides these efforts, <span data-scaytid="44" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is promoting free knowledge exchange and the need for sustainable energy access for all in publications and on events.
  
=== What is a wiki?<br/> ===
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=== Where is <span data-scaytid="46" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> located?<br/> ===
  
A '''wiki''' is a special website which enables its users to contribute and modify content via their web browser. Wikis are often used for collaborative working and knowledge managment. The most famous example is the online encyclopedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia Wikipedia]. Ward Cunningham, the developer of the first wiki software, WikiWikiWeb, originally described it as "the simplest online database that could possibly work". The word "wiki" is Hawaiian and means "fast".
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<span data-scaytid="47" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia is located</span>&nbsp;in Wiesbaden, Germany.<br/>
  
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►[[Feedback|Click here for our full contact details and directions.]]
  
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=== Does <span data-scaytid="51" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> have it's own projects in developing countries?<br/> ===
  
=== What is energypedia's legal form?<br/> ===
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As a knowledge broker, <span data-scaytid="52" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> '''does not have''' projects running in developing countries. Nonetheless, we do work together with experts and institutions worldwide to share knowledge on sustainable energy and energy access issues. Have a look at a list of our [[Energypedia - Donors and Partners|funders and partners]] for more information on current projects with other organizations.
  
Energypedia is officially registered as a "Unternehmergesellschaft (haftungsbeschränkt)" in Wiesbaden, Germany. This legal form is comparable to a Limited Company. Additionally, energypedia is recognized as a nonprofit organization by German tax authorities.
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=== Who supports <span data-scaytid="57" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> ===
  
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<span data-scaytid="59" data-scayt_word="Energypedia's">Energypedia's</span> main supporters are our users who contribute and maintain the platform's content. Without enthusiastic and engaged users, <span data-scaytid="60" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> would not exist! Besides our voluntary supporters, <span data-scaytid="61" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> has received in kind and financial support from different organizations which are [[Energypedia - Donors and Partners|listed here]]. We do not accept any funds from companies focusing primarily on non-renewable energy generation like oil or nuclear energy production.
  
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If you are interested in placing advertisement on energypedia (clearly visible different than the content pages; no articles with advertisement), please refer to [[Advertisements on energypedia|Advertisements on energypedia]]. All funds are used to promote energypedia and in line with our [[Energypedia - Vision and Mission|mission and vision]]!
  
=== Why is energypedia recognized as a nonprofit organisation ===
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=== How can I support&nbsp;<span data-scaytid="83" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> ===
  
Energypedia only persues nonprofit activities which are defined in its [[Energypedia - Charter|charter]]. Hence, energypedia was recognized as a nonprofit organization due to the promotion of "Science and Research" as well as "Development Cooperation" by German tax authorities (i.e. Finanzamt Wiesbaden I) as of 6th December 2011.
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There are many ways how you can support&nbsp;<span data-scaytid="84" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span>&nbsp;vision of free knowledge exchange and universal energy access for all:
  
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<li>'''Share Your Knowledge:'''<br />Your knowledge about renewable energies and your experience in implementing projects in the field will help to quicker spread renewable energy solutions to the energy poor.
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<li>'''Spread the Word:'''<br />Tell your friends, colleagues or fellow students about&nbsp;<span data-scaytid="87" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>&nbsp;and encourage them to share their experiences and knowledge!</li>
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<li>'''Donate:'''<br /><span data-scaytid="89" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span>&nbsp;is a fully independent non-governmental organization supported by contributions from individuals, foundations and companies. In order to maintain&nbsp;<span data-scaytid="90" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span>&nbsp;independence and neutrality, we also need funds from people like you!<br />For more information and account details, please visit&nbsp;'''[[Energypedia - Donate|our donation page]]'''</li>
  
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=== How can I donate?  ===
  
=== What does energypedia do? ===
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You have the following options:
  
Energypedia's action scope is defined in its [[Energypedia - Charter|organizational charter]]. In order to achieve [[Energypedia - Vision and Mission|our vision]] and comply with our charter, energypedia's primarly task is to operate and fund the wiki platform www.energypedia.info. We offer our user support and all posted information for free. We develop the underlying software to implement more and easier to use knowledge sharing tools. And we continiously improve the content quality (for example, by revising articles with our [https://energypedia.info/index.php/User:Wiki_Gardener "Wiki Gardener"]).
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*Directly transfer money to energypedia's account
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*Donate online via direct debit, credit card or paypal.
  
Besides these efforts, energypedia is promoting free knowldege exchange and the need for sustainable energy access for all in publications and on events.
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For more information and account details, please visit [[Energypedia - Donate|our donation page]].
  
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=== What happens with my donation?<br/> ===
  
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<span data-scaytid="93" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> wants to be an independent, high quality information source on renewable energy and energy efficiency in developing countries. With your donation you help us to
  
=== Where is energypedia working?<br/> ===
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#'''Inform''' about the importance of clean energy access for human development and the existence of <span data-scaytid="95" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> as a free knowledge sharing platform available to all people. Some 1.4 billion people worldwide living without access to electricity are dramatically hampered in their development. About 2.7 billion are cooking or heating with firewood or other biomass, with negative consequences for their health and the environment. This is an intolerable situation, we have to make people aware of.
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#'''Support''' all <span data-scaytid="97" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> users in their efforts to share their knowledge on energypedia.info. We are there for our users to help them sharing their knowledge in the most efficient way. If you have any questions, simply [[Feedback|contact us]]!
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#'''Assure''' the quality of <span data-scaytid="99" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> content. Even though we encourage our users to correct mistakes and update information, a professional guidance is necessary to keep our set standards. As a result, we implement quality assurance measurements like [[Maintenance Boxes|maintenance boxes]]. Additionally, the [[User:Wiki Gardener|energypedia Wiki Gardener]] continuously looks out for little flaws and can be directly contacted in case of any questions.
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#'''Implement''' knowledge sharing projects for free especially involving people from developing countries. For example, we are currently developing a publication database with students from Mozambique in close collaboration with one of our [[Energypedia - Donors and Partners|cooperation partners]].
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#'''Promote''' the distribution of renewable energies through knowledge sharing, especially targeting remote regions without current access to modern energy sources. In the future we would like to expand our project work according to the wide range of possible activities defined in [[Energypedia - Charter|energypedia's charter]].
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#'''Run''' the platform in terms of hosting, software updates, backups, and last but not least to run our office.
  
Energypedia maintains an office in Eschborn, Germany. [[Energypedia - Contact and Directions|Click here for our full contact details and directions!]]
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=== Do I get a receipt for my donation?<br/> ===
  
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<span data-scaytid="103" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> can only issue receipts for German residents. For a donation receipt please send an email with your address to [mailto:info@energypedia.info info@energypedia.info]. Usually we send annual receipts in January for the past year.
  
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== Usage<br/> ==
  
=== Does energypedia has own projects in developing countries?<br/> ===
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=== How can I register for energypedia?<br/> ===
  
Energypedia is an organisation dedicated to human development. However, as a wiki provider, energypedia does currently not have own projects in developing countries. Nonetheless, we are working together with experts and institutions worldwide to share knowledge on renewable energies and energy efficiency and to improve people's live. Have a look at our [[Energypedia - Donors and Partners|supporter and partner list]] for more information on current projects with other organizations.
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To register at energypedia, please click [[Special:RequestAccount|here.]]
  
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=== What if I forget my password?<br/> ===
  
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Simply click on the link below and type your<span style="font-size: 13.6px;  line-height: 1.5em">&nbsp;user name into the field , "'''Username'''" . Click on the option "'''E-mail new password'''" .&nbsp;</span>
  
=== Who supports energypedia?<br/> ===
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►[[Special:PasswordReset|Click here to request a new password]]
  
Energypedia's main supporters are our users who contribute and maintain the plattform's content. Without enthusiastic and engaged users, energypedia would not exist! Besides our voluntary supporters, energypedia has received in kind and financial support from different organisations which are [[Energypedia - Donors and Partners|listed here]]. We accept no money - directly or indirectly - from companies primarly focussing on non-renewable energy generation like oil or nuclear energy production.
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=== What if I forget my username? ===
  
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In case you forgot your username, kindly send an email to info@energypedia.info. The energypedida team will then email you the username.
  
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=== How can I change my profile description? ===
  
=== Is it possible to work for energypedia?<br/> ===
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To change your profile information, please log into energypedia. Then, go to the top of the page and hover over your name. A dropdown menu will appear and click on "My Profile" option in the menu. You will then be directed to your profile page. Click on edit profile to make the necessary changes and then save the page.
  
Currently, energypedia is not looking for new employees. Vacancies will be announced on [https://energypedia.info/index.php/Special:RunQuery/Job_offers_search energypedia's job portal] if available. However, energypedia regularly offers internship opportunities.
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4GmCu0wywo Link to Video tutorial]<br/>
  
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►[[Update Your Profile Page|Link to the help article]]
  
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=== How can I create new article? ===
  
=== Does energypedia offer internships?<br/> ===
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For instructions on creating a new article, click on the following link:<br/>
  
Energypedia offers irregularly internship positions in its office in Eschborn, Germany. If you are interested, please send us an email with your CV at [mailto:info@energypedia.info?Subject=energypedia%20internship%20application info@energypedia.info]. Unfortunately, energypedia can not cover any travel expenses.
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HqGJYPU-2hY Link to the video tutorial]<br/>
  
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►[[Create a New Article|Link to the help article]]
  
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=== Can I edit articles published by other users?<br/> ===
  
== Funding<br/> ==
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Yes of course! The idea behind a wiki is that the users can work together . In turn others are allowed to edit your articles, too.&nbsp;
  
=== Can I become an energypedia member?<br/> ===
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=== How can I edit articles?<br/> ===
  
Everyone can register with www.energypedia.info to become an user. However, the nonprofit organisation energypedia is not a member-based organisation. Hence, it is not possible to become an official member. However, we invite everyone to register with energypedia and contribute to its content.
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Creating and editing articles is fairly simple - just click on the "Edit" button on the top right corner of each article page. &nbsp;The article will then open in edit mode, make the necessary changes and save the page.
  
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►[https://www.google.de/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCMQtwIwAGoVChMI6r7n0OaPyAIVov1yCh2oYQVz&url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l70Q2s8Od4&usg=AFQjCNExHkhlpiJlj-h6iFIqntTiboIyXg&sig2=khjLljHwMgI1NnR2ZyVDGQ&bvm=bv.103627116,d.bGQ Link to video tutorial]
  
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►[[Edit an Article|Link to Help article]]
  
=== How can I support energypedia?<br/> ===
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=== How can I insert pictures/files in my article? ===
  
There are many ways how you can support energypedia's vision of free knowledge exchange and universal energy access for all:
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Before inserting a picture or a file, they have to be uploaded on energypedia. For instructions on uploading a file/pictures, click on the following links:
  
*'''Share Your Knowledge:'''<br/>Your kowledge about renewable energies and your experience in implementing projects in the field will help to quicker spread renewable energy solutions to the energy poor.
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► [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=35&v=yV_mHnlYkHM Link to video tutorial on uploading files or images]<br/>
*'''Spread the Word:'''<br/>Tell your friends, colleagues or fellow students about energypedia and encourage them to share their experiences and knowledge!
 
*'''Donate:'''<br/>Energypedia is a fully independent non-governmental organisation supported by contributions from individuals, foundations and companies. In order to maintain energypedia's independence and neutrality, we also need funds from people like you!<br/>For more information and account details, please visit [https://energypedia.info/Energypedia%20-%20Donate our donation page].
 
  
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►[[Upload Pictures and Documents|Help article on uploading files or images]]
  
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For instructions on inserting the files or images in your article, click on the links below:
  
=== What happens with my donation?<br/> ===
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►[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtNrfgydYpQ Link to video tutotial on inserting files or images]
  
Energypedia wants to be an independent, high quality information source on renewable energy and energy efficiency in developing countries. With your donation you help us to
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►[[Insert Pictures or Documents|Help article on inserting files or images]]
  
#'''Inform'''<br/>about the importance of clean energy access for human development and the existence of energypedia as a free knowledge sharing platform for all people.
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=== How can I add references in my article? ===
#'''Support'''<br/>all energypedia users in their efforts to share their knowledge on energypedia. We are there for our users to help them sharing their knowledge in the most efficient way.
 
#'''Assure'''<br/>the quality of energypedia's content. Even though we encourage our users to correct mistakes and update information, a professional guidance is necessary to keep our set standards.
 
#'''Implement'''<br/>knowledge sharing projects for free, expecially involving people from developing countries.
 
#'''Promote'''<br/>the distribution of renewable energies through knowledge sharing, especially targeting remote regions without current access to modern energy sources.
 
#'''Run'''<br/>the plattform in terms of hosting, software updates, backups, and last but not least to run our office.
 
  
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For instructions on adding references in the article, please click on the following links:
  
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►[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rjyH2LgRlU0 Link to the video tutorial]
  
=== How can I donate money?<br/> ===
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►[[Insert References|Link to the help article]]
  
Currently, you have two options:
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=== How can I categorise my articles? ===
  
*Directly transfer money to energypedia's account
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For instructions on categorising your article please see below: [[Categorize an Article|Link to the Help Article]]
*Donate online via Paypal.
 
  
More donation options will follow soon. For more information and account details, please visit [[Energypedia - Donate|our donation page]].
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=== How can I reference/cite energypedia for external usage? ===
  
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For guidance on how to reference/cite energypedia in external literature, please check [[How to Reference Energypedia|HERE]]
  
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=== Do I get a receipt for my donation?<br/> ===
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Energypedia only issues receipts for German residents on request. Please send us an email with your address and we will send you a donation receipt as soon as we have reveived your donation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Usage<br/> ==
 
 
 
=== Who can access energypedia?<br/> ===
 
 
 
Energypedia is open to the general public so that everyone can read and download content. If you want to create or edit articles you first need to register with a valid email address and your full name (first and second name) as username.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=== May I edit articles published by other users?<br/> ===
 
 
 
Yes of course you may do so! The idea behind a [[Energypedia - FAQ#What_is_a_wiki.3F|wiki]] is that users collaboratively work on texts. In turn others are allowed to edit your articles, too. Please don't mind and see it as a valuable input into your own and our community's knowledge. As you can always check the [http://help.energypedia.info/index.php/Recover_an_old_Version_of_an_Article article´s history] to see who has changed or edited an article, there is no need to worry about vandalism. Wikipedia has already proven it works!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=== How do I edit articles?<br/> ===
 
 
 
Creating and editing articles is fairly simple - just click the "Edit" button on the top right corner of each page. Easy - that's how a wiki should be! Check out our [http://help.energypedia.info help section] for more information and detailed manuals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=== What if I forget my password?<br/> ===
 
 
 
If you cannot remember your password, let a new one be sent to you! Simply type your user name into the login field and click on "E-mail new password" next to the login button.
 
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions


We have collected a list of frequently asked questions on this page. Please check this list to see if your question has already been answered here.


For questions not covered here please send us an email at info@energypedia.info

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General Questions

What is www.energypedia.info?

Energypedia is a wiki-based platform for collaborative knowledge exchange on renewable energy and energy access issues in the context of development cooperation.

It is operated by the nonprofit company energypedia UG (haftungsbeschränkt). On energypedia.info any registered user can easily create, modify and share content. The platform currently includes 6,011 free articles, contributed by the growing community of than 12,805 registered users made up of energy practitioners, experts, academics and other interested stakeholders.

Energypedia.info is free for everyone.
► Link to a video

What is a wiki?

A wiki is a website that enables its users to contribute and modify content via their web browser. Wikis are often used for collaborative working and knowledge management. The most famous example is the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Ward Cunningham, the developer of the first wiki software, WikiWikiWeb, originally described it as "the simplest online database that could possibly work". The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian language and means "fast".

What does energypedia do?

Energypedia's action scope is defined in its organizational charter. In order to achieve our vision and comply with our charter, energypedia's primary task is to operate and fund the platform www.energypedia.info. We offer our user support and all posted information for free. We develop the underlying software to implement easy to use knowledge sharing tools. We also continuously improve the content quality (for example, by revising articles with our *****) on energypeida.info.

Besides these efforts, energypedia is promoting free knowledge exchange and the need for sustainable energy access for all in publications and on events.

Where is energypedia located?

Energypedia is located in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Click here for our full contact details and directions.

Does energypedia have it's own projects in developing countries?

As a knowledge broker, energypedia does not have projects running in developing countries. Nonetheless, we do work together with experts and institutions worldwide to share knowledge on sustainable energy and energy access issues. Have a look at a list of our funders and partners for more information on current projects with other organizations.

Who supports energypedia?

Energypedia's main supporters are our users who contribute and maintain the platform's content. Without enthusiastic and engaged users, energypedia would not exist! Besides our voluntary supporters, energypedia has received in kind and financial support from different organizations which are listed here. We do not accept any funds from companies focusing primarily on non-renewable energy generation like oil or nuclear energy production.

If you are interested in placing advertisement on energypedia (clearly visible different than the content pages; no articles with advertisement), please refer to Advertisements on energypedia. All funds are used to promote energypedia and in line with our mission and vision!

How can I support energypedia?

There are many ways how you can support energypedia's vision of free knowledge exchange and universal energy access for all:

  • Share Your Knowledge:
    Your knowledge about renewable energies and your experience in implementing projects in the field will help to quicker spread renewable energy solutions to the energy poor.
  • Spread the Word:
    Tell your friends, colleagues or fellow students about energypedia and encourage them to share their experiences and knowledge!
  • Donate:
    Energypedia is a fully independent non-governmental organization supported by contributions from individuals, foundations and companies. In order to maintain energypedia's independence and neutrality, we also need funds from people like you!
    For more information and account details, please visit our donation page
  • How can I donate?

    You have the following options:

    • Directly transfer money to energypedia's account
    • Donate online via direct debit, credit card or paypal.

    For more information and account details, please visit our donation page.

    What happens with my donation?

    Energypedia wants to be an independent, high quality information source on renewable energy and energy efficiency in developing countries. With your donation you help us to

    1. Inform about the importance of clean energy access for human development and the existence of energypedia as a free knowledge sharing platform available to all people. Some 1.4 billion people worldwide living without access to electricity are dramatically hampered in their development. About 2.7 billion are cooking or heating with firewood or other biomass, with negative consequences for their health and the environment. This is an intolerable situation, we have to make people aware of.
    2. Support all energypedia users in their efforts to share their knowledge on energypedia.info. We are there for our users to help them sharing their knowledge in the most efficient way. If you have any questions, simply contact us!
    3. Assure the quality of energypedia's content. Even though we encourage our users to correct mistakes and update information, a professional guidance is necessary to keep our set standards. As a result, we implement quality assurance measurements like maintenance boxes. Additionally, the ***** continuously looks out for little flaws and can be directly contacted in case of any questions.
    4. Implement knowledge sharing projects for free especially involving people from developing countries. For example, we are currently developing a publication database with students from Mozambique in close collaboration with one of our cooperation partners.
    5. Promote the distribution of renewable energies through knowledge sharing, especially targeting remote regions without current access to modern energy sources. In the future we would like to expand our project work according to the wide range of possible activities defined in energypedia's charter.
    6. Run the platform in terms of hosting, software updates, backups, and last but not least to run our office.

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    Simply click on the link below and type your user name into the field , "Username" . Click on the option "E-mail new password" . 

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    Can I edit articles published by other users?

    Yes of course! The idea behind a wiki is that the users can work together . In turn others are allowed to edit your articles, too. 

    How can I edit articles?

    Creating and editing articles is fairly simple - just click on the "Edit" button on the top right corner of each article page.  The article will then open in edit mode, make the necessary changes and save the page.

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