PV APPLICATIONS IN THE RURAL AREAS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD

Gerald Foley.

A/7/1/146/2002

Introduction: Pv technology: Availability of solar energy. PV system components, PV cells. PV Kits and systems, Solar home systems and solar laterns, PV Pumping systems, Vaccine refrigeration.- The rural energy background. The energy demand ladder, Meeting lighting demands, Radios cassette players videos TVs and electric appliances, The importance of electricity. Small - Scale private electricity supply options. Family expenditures on energy.- Conventional Rural Electrification. Rural electrification in practice. Rural household electricity comsumption. Criteria for implementation of conventional rural electrification.- Identifying the PV niche. PVs versus the Grid. Where do PV System Fit?.- Experience with PV electrification. Donor and Government assisted PV programmes. Private sector experience. Lessons from experience in Pv promotion programmes.- The role of governments and funding agencies. Stimulating and encouraging the commercial market. Non commercial and subsidised promotion and dissemination of PVs. National review .

Energía Solar (ES 3156.1);