Managing the commercialisation of solar energy technologies: a review of past experiences in developing countries, and an analysis of future policy implications

Hurst C.

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Working paper on the commercialization of solar energy technology in developing countries. Discusses theoretical issues and energy policy implications, factors affecting supply and demand, incl. Investment and profitability, costs and the level of state intervention. Analyses in detail (1) water heating equipment for service sector and urban areas households, and (2) solar driers for rural areas producers. Mentions the technical cooperation role of international organizations.

Keywords: commercialization; solar energy.; technology.; theory; energy policy; supply and demand; investment; profitability; cost; state intervention; water; heating; equipment; service sector; urban area; household.; rural area; technical cooperation; international organization; commercialisation; énergie solaire; technologie; théorie; politique énergétique; offre et demande; investissement; rentabilité; coût; intervention de l'Etat; eau; chauffage; équipement; secteur tertiaire; zone urbaine; ménage; zone rurale; coopération technique; organisation internationale; comercialización; energía solar; tecnología; teoría; política energética; oferta y demanda; inversión; rentabilidad; costo; intervención estatal; agua; calefacción; equipo; sector terciario; zona urbana; hogar; zona rural; cooperación técnica; organización internacional (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 58 P. pages
Date: 1986
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Published in World Employment Programme research working paper. WEP 2-22, Technology and Employment Programme

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