The REPIC Platform is based on sustainable development principles and follows a integrated working method with respect to environmental, social and economical development, in favour of local populations. The Platform relies on those aspects with renewable energies technologies developed and available in Switzerland (in particular small hydro power, solar.energy, wind.energy, biomass and geothermal.energy). The partner countries level of technology has to be taken into consideration as well. The following renewable. energy technologies are in the forefront:

• Small Hydro Power (SHP)
• Solar Energy (thermal and photovoltaic)
• Wind Energy
• Biomass
• Geothermal Energy