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Titel:
Solar home systems: insights from developing countries of the world: a literature survey of current issues and topics
 
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Gepubliceerd door: Publicatie datum:
ECN Beleidsstudies 1-8-1999
 
ECN publicatienummer: Publicatie type:
ECN-I--99-005 ECN rapport
 
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42 Download PDF  (349kB)

Samenvatting:
The study presents an overview of the main issues discussed and topics inregards and with relevance to Solar Home Systems. The main issues are grouped and discussed in five topics: financing, institutional arrangements, market opportunities, information and communication, and standards and quality control. Major challenges as far as projects are concerned, whether public or private, are highlighted, in particular regarding aspects of financing and institutional mechanisms. The up-front costs make Solar Home Systems out of reach for the greater number of people who need them most. On the other hand, sourcing private finance for renewable energy technologies in general, and Solar Home Systems in particular, has often been very difficult because of the perceived risks. Even if these funds would be available, weak institutional links often undermine project success. However, a handful of success stories exist today and could possibly be replicated elsewhere in the developing world. The subject of information dissemination needs to be revisited and clearly set in perspective. Several countries and organisations have now developed standards and technical norms, but universality and applicability are issues still at hands. 61 refs.


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