Author :
Kennedy, Malcolm
Author_Institution :
PB Power Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
Abstract :
This article gives counterpoint to the rapidly changing scene in the electricity supply industry in the ´western world´. The supply of electricity in ´sunny countries´, that are euphemistically known as ´developing´ countries, is discussed. These are countries that tend only to find the headlines in newspapers and on TV if there is a war, natural disaster or insurrection. But they are also the kind of countries that have demanded the attention of a large number of engineers and others who, over the years, have been determined to provide affordable and reliable electricity within those countries.
Keywords :
distribution networks; electricity supply industry; photovoltaic power systems; project engineering; renewable energy sources; solar cell arrays; solar power stations; wind power plants; PV power systems; developing countries; distribution systems; electricity supply industry; projects; solar arrays; solar energy utilisation;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/pe:20000605