This guide supports managers and operators as they tackle the energy issue at their station, helping to understand the various sources and technologies of energy, especially gensets, wind and hydro turbines, solar and hybrid systems. The guide is structured around five steps towards improving energy management at a station: assessing energy needs; identifying potential energy savings; selecting appropriate energy system and technology – both for energy generation and for energy storage and regulation; planning for the long-term management of the system; selecting and working with energy technology providers to plan and install technology. The guide also includes case studies describing the experiences of radio stations in Uganda, Sudan, Tanzania, Haiti and Indonesia where renewable energy technologies have been implemented. Worksheets and a list of key resources add to the usefulness of the publication.