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Residential Rural Solar Electricity In Developing Countries

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  • DUANE CHAPMAN
  • JON D. ERICKSON

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Are photovoltaic (PV) systems appropriate for use in developing countries now? This paper presents an empirical review of the comparative costs of gasoline portable generators and PV systems and concludes that cost reduction is necessary before PV systems will be broadly competitive. Both private sector research and university research have important roles to play.

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  • Duane Chapman & Jon D. Erickson, 1995. "Residential Rural Solar Electricity In Developing Countries," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 13(2), pages 98-108, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:13:y:1995:i:2:p:98-108
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-7287.1995.tb00746.x
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    1. James H. Caldwell, 1994. "Photovoltaic Technology And Markets," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 12(2), pages 97-111, April.
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    3. Erickson, Jon D. & Chapman, Duane, 1993. "Photovoltaic Technology: Markets, Economics, and Development," Staff Papers 121343, Cornell University, Department of Applied Economics and Management.
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    3. Drennen, Thomas E & Erickson, Jon D & Chapman, Duane, 1996. "Solar power and climate change policy in developing countries," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 24(1), pages 9-16, January.

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