Photovoltaics for Rural Electrification in the Dominican Republic

Richard D. Hansen and José G. Martin

Natural Resources Forum, 1988, vol. 12, issue 2, 115-128

Abstract: Enersol's SOBASEC (SOlar‐BASed Rural Electrification Concept) programme demonstrates that stand‐alone photovoltaic (PV) systems can be an economical option to grid expansion. Developing a local institutional system to support the dissemination of PV technology at the community level has been a major thrust of the programme. Both a service and parts enterprise and a local credit institution have been established, and technicians have been trained and employed. A modest revolving fund was also established to finance the installations. Field analysis of 100 installed systems suggests that small PV systems are viable for widespread application in the Dominican Republic.

Date: 1988
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