00859nam a2200145Ia 450000500170000008000180001724500440003526000260007930000100010550000080011552005420012358300190066594200120068499900170069620260716043010.0 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 cMmU586 c38465d38465