TY - BOOK TI - Photovoltaics for rural electrification PY - 1988/// CY - ParisFR PB - UNESCO N1 - IDS N2 - Presents 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 ER -