Showing papers on "Rural electrification published in 1980"
31 Dec 1980
10 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the uses of energy in rural villages and concluded that the only approach which will supply energy to the rural poor must be based on a local and regional match of need to indigenous energy sources and to the development of local talent and enthusiasm.
Abstract: Decentralized power generation using renewable energy resources is more appropriate to the energy needs of the rural Third World. These countries often look to the rural electrification programs of the US and Soviet Union as the answer to their problem even though studies consistently show this to be inefficient and frequently ineffective, often reinforcing existing social and economic inequities. When the uses of energy in rural villages are examined in detail, the only approach which will supply energy to the rural poor must be based on a local and regional match of need to indigenous energy sources and to the development of local talent and enthusiasm. 29 references. (DCK)
3 citations
01 Jan 1980
1 citations
TL;DR: The authors found the significant political and economic origins of the Rural Electrification Association (REA) in private collections, university libraries and the National Archives of the United States of America (NARA).
1 citations
01 Jan 1980
1 citations
01 Jan 1980
TL;DR: In this paper, rural electrification policies introduced to cater for uneconomic extensions to the State Energy Commission of Western Australia's electricity supply systems are outlined. But the main features of the main feature of the Commission's Contributory Extension Scheme for rural extensions from the interconnected system, the Country Towns' Assistance Scheme for townships relying on diesel generation and the Remote Area Power Supply Investigation which seeks to systematically investigate new methods of power supply in rural areas in the State.
Abstract: This paper sets out the rural electrification policies introduced to cater for uneconomic extensions to the State Energy Commission of Western Australia's electricity supply systems. An outline is given of the main features of the Commission's Contributory Extension Scheme for rural extensions from the interconnected system, the Country Towns' Assistance Scheme for townships relying on diesel generation and of the Remote Area Power Supply Investigation which seeks to systematically investigate new methods of power supply in rural areas in the State.
1 citations
Book•
01 Jan 1980
01 Oct 1980
TL;DR: In this paper, the potential market of photovoltaic systems in remote village applications in developing countries is assessed, and it is indicated that PV technology is cost-competitive with diesel generators in many remote villages applications.
Abstract: The potential market of photovoltaic systems in remote village applications in developing countries is assessed. It is indicated that photovoltaic technology is cost-competitive with diesel generators in many remote village applications. The major barriers to development of this market are the limited financial resources on the part of developing countries, and lack of awareness of photovoltaics as a viable option in rural electrification. A comprehensive information, education and demonstration program should be established as soon as possible to convince the potential customer countries and the various financial institutions of the viability of photovoltaics as an electricity option for developing countries.