Renewable Energy Project Resource Center Help and FAQs

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Welcome to the RE Project Resource Center Help Section

You can find help on topics such as the objective of the RE Project Resource Center, how to use it, its contents as well as how new content can be added.

Click on the question you want answers to in the table of contents below. For further questions, you can also contact the energypedia team directly.


How do I use the RE Project Resource Center?

The RE Project Resource Center allows you to search, browse and add documents.


Search

If you want to search for documents, apply one or more categories

from the search options provided. The results will be displayed on top of the page. You can sort the results lists by clicking on the appropriate category in the result table’s header. Click on the document's title for additional information on this document and to download it. Alternatively, you can browse through the full document list at the end of the Search page, which can be sorted in the same way as the results table.


Browse

You can browse through document lists depending on what type of document you are looking for. By clicking on the document types listed in the table of content on the browse page, you will be automatically redirected to the list of documents in this category. You can sort the results lists by clicking on the appropriate criteria in the result table’s header. Click on the document's title for additional information on this document and to download it.


Add

Add new documents to the RE Project Resource Center by using the upload mask. Please include all the required information about your document, including title and abstract. To select the type of document you are uploading, choose from the drop-down menus. When selecting the language of your document, a window will open, which allows you to upload the file directly from your computer. By clicking the ‘Save Page’ button on the bottom of the page, your document will be added to the platform automatically.

Do not forget to categorize your document, using key words provided in the box 'Categorize the article'. Search for a category typing it in the search box. You can also add new categories if necessary.

Do not forget to assign a license to the document, selecting one of the options of the drop down menu (Licensing).

What type of content is available?

The REPRC is a repository for RE project documents not widely available on the web, including:

  • sample terms of reference,
  • sample contracts,
  • examples of economic and financial analysis,
  • sample surveys and questionnaires,
  • case studies with analysis of success factors and lessons learned.


What kind of content is not included?

The platform does not include any peer-reviewed publications and reports.

Please only upload documents that adhere to the criteria set out in the ADD documents form.


Will new content be added to the RE Project Resource Center?

Yes! Every registered energypedia user can add documents to the RE Project Resource Center.

If you are an organization that is interested in adding documents to the PRC please contact energypedia at info.energypedia.info.


Are there any restrictions on use of the content in the RE Project Resource Center?

If there are restrictions on the use of the documents available in the RE Project Resource Center, it is indicated in the document itself and/or through the license assigned to it.


Contact

If you have any further questions or feedback on the RE Project Resource Center, please feel free to contact the energypedia team.