Published July 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

Photovoltaic systems in Indonesia

  • 1. ASEAN Centre for Energy (Indonesia)
  • 2. Sundaya Solar Eastern Africa Ltd. (South Africa)

Description

The article discusses the reasons for the slow growth of the photovoltaic industry in Indonesia where more than 100 million people have no access to electricity, but there is an abundance of solar power. There should be considerable scope for solar home systems in particular. Barriers to expansion of the PV market have included the devaluation of the rupee and the failure of many government-initiated projects. It is concluded that at present, the purchasing power of individuals is insufficient for the potential PV market to expand

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Renewable Energy World
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 190-192, 194-199
ISSN
1462-6381

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
32045697
Subject category
S14: SOLAR ENERGY;
Descriptors DEI
ECONOMICS; ENERGY POLICY; INDONESIA; MARKET; PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
Descriptors DEC
ASIA; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; ISLANDS; PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS; POWER SUPPLIES; SOLAR EQUIPMENT