00777nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000245004400018260002600062300001000088500000800098520054200106583001900648  a08.11.02 U586  aPhotovoltaics for rural electrification  bUNESCOaParisFRc1988  a23 p.  aIDS  aPresents some aspects and achievements in the Solar Energy for Rural and Isolated Areas Programme.  Discusses the use of crystalline silicon cells in village electrification pointing out successes in Tunisia.  Analyses electricity needs for a village of 1000 inhabitants.  Describes the setting up of a solar power station focusing on costs, maintenance, security and interest rates. Discusses production and marketing of amorphous silicon.  Examines UNESCO's involvement in technology training and related energy development programmes.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR