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080 _a08.11.02 U586
245 _aPhotovoltaics for rural electrification
260 _bUNESCO
_aParisFR
_c1988
300 _a23 p.
500 _aIDS
520 _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.
583 _c3/7/00
_kM2LMGR
942 _cM
_mU586
999 _c15130
_d15130