00859nam a2200145Ia 4500 20260716043010.0 08.11.02 U586 Photovoltaics for rural electrification UNESCO ParisFR 1988 23 p. IDS 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. 3/7/00 M2LMGR M U586 38465 38465