Photovoltaics in developing countries.

Hill, Robert.

1990?

1302
CIENA

Photovoltaic systems are playing an increasingly important role in developing countries and have the potential to become a major force for social and economic development. At the present time, the application of PV as a large energy source for urban areas is not cost-effective, but the application in rural areas requiring up to a few kilowatts are proven both technically and economically. Pumping of drinking water, vaccine refrigeration, lighting, education, communications and village electrification are discussed and shown to be reliable and cost-effective. Despite this technical success, dissemination has been rather slow, and the social, political and financial factors which impede widespread dissemination are discussed and some ways forward are proposed..

Presenta gráfs. Local energy plannig and environmental impacts.

PAISES EN DESARROLLO; ENERGIA FOTOVOLTAICA; BOMBEO DE AGUA; ELECTRIFICACION RURAL; EDUCACION; ILUMINACION; TELECOMUNICACIONES; ASPECTOS ECONOMICOS; ASPECTOS FINANCIEROS;