Photovoltaics for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries A Road Map /

• Main Authors: Urmee, Tania (Author), Harries, David (Author), Holtorf, Hans-Gerhard (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Green Energy and Technology,
• Subjects: Energy.; Renewable energy resources.; Energy systems.; Electric power production.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Environmental engineering.; Biotechnology.; Energy Systems.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.; Energy Technology.

The evidence suggests that many solar programs are being designed and implemented in isolation and without reliance on published guidelines or the experience gained by others. The conclusion is obvious: the likelihood of a program being successful would be greatly improved if program implementers we...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Solar Home Systems – A Description of the Technology and its Applications
• Overview of financing mechanisms for Solar PV Home Systems in developing countries
• Success and Sustainability Criteria and Issues for SHS Programmes
• Programme Evaluation
• Framework for Successful Implementation of SHS Programme
• Choosing the Right Path.