Title :
Experiences and lessons from 15 years of World Bank support for photovoltaics for off-grid electrification
Author :
Cabraal, R. Anil
Author_Institution :
Rural & Renewable Energy Specialist, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Abstract :
World Bank-financed photovoltaic (PV) electrification projects principally aim to improved electricity access for populations in remote areas that are unlikely to be reached by grid extension within a reasonable time frame. The business models adopted for commercial PV dissemination are classified as a dealer model and a fee-for-service model. Drawing on experiences in implementing these projects, the paper presents some of the principal lessons learned and offers a set of guidelines to be followed to ensure that the projects can sustainably offer affordable electricity services to off-grid consumers.
Keywords :
photovoltaic power systems; business models; commercial PV dissemination; dealer model; electricity services; fee-for-service model; off-grid consumers; off-grid electrification; photovoltaics; principal lessons; world bank support; Biological system modeling; Communities; Companies; Electricity; Government; Renewable energy resources; Business Models; Lessons; Off-grid Electrification; Photovoltaics; World Bank;
Conference_Titel :
Developments in Renewable Energy Technology (ICDRET), 2012 2nd International Conference on the
Conference_Location :
Dhaka
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0463-4
