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| | === What is a wiki?<br/> === | | === What is a wiki?<br/> === |
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| − | 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 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="24" data-scayt_word="WikiWikiWeb">WikiWikiWeb</span>, originally described it as "the simplest online database that could possibly work". The word "wiki" is Hawaiian and means "fast". | + | 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 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 "the simplest online database that could possibly work". The word "wiki" is Hawaiian and means "fast". |
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| − | === What is <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> legal form?<br/> === | + | === What is <span data-scaytid="24" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> legal form?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> is officially registered as a "<span data-scaytid="27" data-scayt_word="Unternehmergesellschaft">Unternehmergesellschaft</span> (<span data-scaytid="22" data-scayt_word="haftungsbeschränkt">haftungsbeschränkt</span>)" in Wiesbaden, Germany. This legal form is comparable to a Limited Company. Additionally, <span data-scaytid="23" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is recognized as a nonprofit organization by German tax authorities. | + | <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> is officially registered as a "<span data-scaytid="26" data-scayt_word="Unternehmergesellschaft">Unternehmergesellschaft</span> (<span data-scaytid="22" data-scayt_word="haftungsbeschränkt">haftungsbeschränkt</span>)" in Wiesbaden, Germany. This legal form is comparable to a Limited Company. Additionally, <span data-scaytid="23" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is recognized as a nonprofit organization by German tax authorities. |
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| − | === Why is <span data-scaytid="30" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> recognized as a nonprofit <span data-scaytid="33" data-scayt_word="organisation">organisation</span> === | + | === Why is <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> recognized as a nonprofit <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="organisation">organisation</span> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> only <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="persues">persues</span> nonprofit activities which are defined in its [[Energypedia - Charter|charter]]. Hence, <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> 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. <span data-scaytid="38" data-scayt_word="Finanzamt">Finanzamt</span> Wiesbaden I) as of <span data-scaytid="39" data-scayt_word="6th">6th</span> December 2011. | + | <span data-scaytid="30" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> only <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="persues">persues</span> nonprofit activities which are defined in its [[Energypedia - Charter|charter]]. Hence, <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> 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. <span data-scaytid="37" data-scayt_word="Finanzamt">Finanzamt</span> Wiesbaden I) as of <span data-scaytid="38" data-scayt_word="6th">6th</span> December 2011. |
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| − | === What does <span data-scaytid="40" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> do? === | + | === What does <span data-scaytid="39" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> do? === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="42" 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="43" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> primary 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 continuously improve the content quality (for example, by revising articles with our [https://energypedia.info/index.php/User:Wiki_Gardener "Wiki Gardener"]). | + | <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 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 continuously 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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| − | Besides these efforts, <span data-scaytid="47" 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. | + | 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. |
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| − | === Where is <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> working?<br/> === | + | === Where is <span data-scaytid="46" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> working?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="51" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> maintains an office in <span data-scaytid="54" data-scayt_word="Eschborn">Eschborn</span>, Germany. [[Energypedia - Contact and Directions|Click here for our full contact details and directions!]] | + | <span data-scaytid="47" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> maintains an office in <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="Eschborn">Eschborn</span>, Germany. [[Energypedia - Contact and Directions|Click here for our full contact details and directions!]] |
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| − | === Does <span data-scaytid="55" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> has own projects in developing countries?<br/> === | + | === Does <span data-scaytid="51" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> has own projects in developing countries?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="57" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> is an organization dedicated to human development. However, as a wiki provider, <span data-scaytid="56" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> 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. | + | <span data-scaytid="53" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> is an organization dedicated to human development. However, as a wiki provider, <span data-scaytid="52" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> 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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| − | === Who supports <span data-scaytid="63" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> === | + | === Who supports <span data-scaytid="57" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="65" data-scayt_word="Energypedia's">Energypedia's</span> main supporters are our users who contribute and maintain the platforms content. Without enthusiastic and engaged users, <span data-scaytid="66" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> would not exist! Besides our voluntary supporters, <span data-scaytid="67" 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 accept no money - directly or indirectly - from companies primarily focusing on non-renewable energy generation like oil or nuclear energy production. | + | <span data-scaytid="59" data-scayt_word="Energypedia's">Energypedia's</span> main supporters are our users who contribute and maintain the platforms 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 accept no money - directly or indirectly - from companies primarily focusing on non-renewable energy generation like oil or nuclear energy production. |
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| − | === Is it possible to work for <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> === | + | === Is it possible to work for <span data-scaytid="65" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> === |
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| − | Vacancies will be announced on [https://energypedia.info/index.php/Special:RunQuery/Job_offers_search energypedia's job portal] when available. | + | Vacancies will be announced on [https://energypedia.info/index.php/Special:RunQuery/Job_offers_search energypedia's job portal] when available. |
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| − | === Does <span data-scaytid="83" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> offer internships?<br/> === | + | === Does <span data-scaytid="69" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> offer internships?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="86" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> offers regular internship positions in its office in <span data-scaytid="87" data-scayt_word="Eschborn">Eschborn</span>, Germany. If you are interested, please send us an email with your CV at [mailto:info@energypedia.info info@energypedia.info]. Unfortunately, <span data-scaytid="90" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> can not cover any travel expenses. | + | <span data-scaytid="70" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> offers regular internship positions in its office in <span data-scaytid="71" data-scayt_word="Eschborn">Eschborn</span>, Germany. If you are interested, please send us an email with your CV at [mailto:info@energypedia.info info@energypedia.info]. Unfortunately, <span data-scaytid="75" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> can not cover any travel expenses. |
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| | == Funding<br/> == | | == Funding<br/> == |
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| − | === Can I become an <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> member?<br/> === | + | === Can I become an <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> member?<br/> === |
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| − | Everyone can register with www.energypedia.info to become an user. However, the nonprofit organization <span data-scaytid="96" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is not a member-based organization. Hence, it is not possible to become an official member. However, we invite everyone to register with <span data-scaytid="97" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> and contribute to its content. | + | Everyone can register with www.energypedia.info to become an user. However, the nonprofit organization <span data-scaytid="79" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> is not a member-based organization. Hence, it is not possible to become an official member. However, we invite everyone to register with <span data-scaytid="80" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> and contribute to its content. |
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| − | === How can I support <span data-scaytid="102" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> === | + | === How can I support <span data-scaytid="83" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> === |
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| − | There are many ways how you can support <span data-scaytid="103" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> vision of free knowledge exchange and universal energy access for all: | + | There are many ways how you can support <span data-scaytid="84" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> vision of free knowledge exchange and universal energy access for all: |
| | *'''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. | | *'''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. |
| − | *'''Spread the Word:'''<br/>Tell your friends, colleagues or fellow students about <span data-scaytid="107" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> and encourage them to share their experiences and knowledge! | + | *'''Spread the Word:'''<br/>Tell your friends, colleagues or fellow students about <span data-scaytid="87" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span> and encourage them to share their experiences and knowledge! |
| − | *'''Donate:'''<br/><span data-scaytid="109" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> is a fully independent non-governmental organization supported by contributions from individuals, foundations and companies. In order to maintain <span data-scaytid="111" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> independence and neutrality, we also need funds from people like you!<br/>For more information and account details, please visit [https://energypedia.info/Energypedia our donation page]. | + | *'''Donate:'''<br/><span data-scaytid="89" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> is a fully independent non-governmental organization supported by contributions from individuals, foundations and companies. In order to maintain <span data-scaytid="90" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> independence and neutrality, we also need funds from people like you!<br/>For more information and account details, please visit [https://energypedia.info/Energypedia our donation page]. |
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| | === What happens with my donation?<br/> === | | === What happens with my donation?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="115" 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 | + | <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 |
| − | #'''Inform''' about the importance of clean energy access for human development and the existence of <span data-scaytid="117" 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. | + | #'''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. |
| − | #'''Support''' all <span data-scaytid="119" 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 [[Energypedia - Contact and Directions|contact us]]! | + | #'''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 [[Energypedia - Contact and Directions|contact us]]! |
| − | #'''Assure''' the quality of <span data-scaytid="121" 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. | + | #'''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. |
| | #'''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]]. | | #'''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]]. |
| | #'''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]]. | | #'''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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| − | === How can I donate money?<br/> === | + | === How can I donate?<br/> === |
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| | Currently, you have two options: | | Currently, you have two options: |
| − | *Directly transfer money to <span data-scaytid="128" data-scayt_word="energypedia's">energypedia's</span> account | + | *Directly transfer money to energypedia's account |
| − | *Donate online via <span data-scaytid="130" data-scayt_word="Paypal">Paypal</span>. | + | *Donate online via Paypal. |
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| | More donation options will follow soon. For more information and account details, please visit [[Energypedia - Donate|our donation page]]. | | More donation options will follow soon. For more information and account details, please visit [[Energypedia - Donate|our donation page]]. |
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| | === Do I get a receipt for my donation?<br/> === | | === Do I get a receipt for my donation?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="131" 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:fundraising@energypedia.info fundraising@energypedia.info]. Usually we send annual receipts in January for the past year.<br/> | + | <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:fundraising@energypedia.info fundraising@energypedia.info]. Usually we send annual receipts in January for the past year.<br/> |
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| − | === Who can access <span data-scaytid="133" data-scayt_word="energypedia">energypedia</span>?<br/> === | + | === Who can access energypedia?<br/> === |
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| − | <span data-scaytid="135" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> 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. | + | <span data-scaytid="114" data-scayt_word="Energypedia">Energypedia</span> 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. |
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Everyone can register with www.energypedia.info to become an user. However, the nonprofit organization energypedia is not a member-based organization. Hence, it is not possible to become an official member. However, we invite everyone to register with energypedia and contribute to its content.
More donation options will follow soon. For more information and account details, please visit our donation page.
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