Published July 2001
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Journal article
Photovoltaic systems in Indonesia
Creators
- 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