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International market assessment of stand-alone photovoltaic power systems for cottage-industry applications

Author
Philippi, T. M.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1981
Springfield, Va.: National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1981]
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microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Summary
The study focused on nonindustrialized countries with non-centrally planned economies. Cottage industries were defined as small rural manufacturers, employing less than 50 people, producing consumer and simple products. The data to support this analysis were obtained from secondary and expert sources in the US and in-country field investigations of the Philippines and Mexico. Results of the study are that the near-term market for photovoltaics for rural cottage industry applications appears to be limited to demonstration projects and pilot programs. This conclusion is based on an in-depth study of the nature of cottage industry, its role in the rural economy, the electric energy requirements of cottage industry, and a financial analysis of stand-alone photovoltaic systems as compared to ther most viable competitor - diesel driven generators. The study shows that photovoltaics are a better long-term option only for very low power requirements. Some of these uses would include clay mixers, grinders, centrifuges, lathes, power saws and lighting of a workshop.
Report Numbers
DE82007597; DOE/NASA/0197-1; NASA-CR-165287
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Collection
NTIS collection.
Note
DOE contract number: AI01-76ET20485
OSTI Identifier 5249481
Research organization: IIT Research Inst., Chicago, IL (USA).
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