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The CILSS project, a large-scale application of photovoltaics in West-Africa

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  • Cunow, E.
  • Makukatin, S.
  • Theißen, M.
  • Aulich, H.

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In nine West-African countries one of the biggest photovoltaic programs financed by the European Community is in an advanced realisation phase. The program started in the year 1991. The objective of the program is to improve at short term and permanently the living conditions of the population in remote regions and thus to counteract emigration to the cities. The availability of drinking water is of primary importance, followed by field irrigation and cultivation of agricultural crops and supply of electricity to small communities are provided with their first electricity. The following describes the 1200 kWp project in detail, deals with the qualification of components and systems, states basic facts on system design and reports on first operating results and experiences.

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  • Cunow, E. & Makukatin, S. & Theißen, M. & Aulich, H., 1994. "The CILSS project, a large-scale application of photovoltaics in West-Africa," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 5(1), pages 237-246.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:5:y:1994:i:1:p:237-246
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(94)90378-6
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