Solar electric light fund: Bringing power to the people
Journal Article
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· Solar Today
OSTI ID:283295
This article describes the `solar seed` photovoltaic projects initiated by the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) to promote solar rural electrification in the developing world. The basic idea involves SELF purchase of solar home systems for a given village. Individual families make a cash downpayment and monthly installments spread over several years. All money is placed in a revolving fund used to finance PV systems for additional families. Technicians are trained in each village to install, operate, and maintain PV systems.
- OSTI ID:
- 283295
- Journal Information:
- Solar Today, Journal Name: Solar Today Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 9; ISSN 1042-0630; ISSN SOTOEV
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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