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Photovoltaics in the developing world

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  • Chambouleyron, I.

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We discuss the use of photovoltaic systems in the developing world and the problems hindering their widespread use. Three countries are considered when referring to Latin America, namely, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. They each have different approaches to the dissemination of stand-alone PV power. Brazil relies entirely on the free market. Mexico has launched one of the world's largest rural electrification programs under the jurisdiction of the public electric utility. In Argentina, the approach combines a government policy and decisive intervention by the private sector. An official PV policy is essential for the successful implementation of photovoltaics in developing countries. The role of regional centers for the dissemination of solar technologies is discussed.

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  • Chambouleyron, I., 1996. "Photovoltaics in the developing world," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 21(5), pages 385-394.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:21:y:1996:i:5:p:385-394
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(95)00118-2
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    1. Tomar, Vivek & Tiwari, G.N., 2017. "Techno-economic evaluation of grid connected PV system for households with feed in tariff and time of day tariff regulation in New Delhi – A sustainable approach," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 70(C), pages 822-835.
    2. Chaurey, Akanksha & Kandpal, Tara Chandra, 2010. "Assessment and evaluation of PV based decentralized rural electrification: An overview," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 14(8), pages 2266-2278, October.
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    4. Urmee, Tania & Md, Anisuzzaman, 2016. "Social, cultural and political dimensions of off-grid renewable energy programs in developing countries," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 93(C), pages 159-167.

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