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| − | The market for PicoPV systems is constantly growing: More than 100 firms are offering PicoPV products in developing countries today<ref>iidevelopment. 2010. GTZ Solar Lamps Field Test Uganda.FINAL REPORT.</ref> and new products are introduced almost daily<ref name="Sun connect"> | + | The market for PicoPV systems is constantly growing: More than 100 firms are offering PicoPV products in developing countries today<ref>iidevelopment. 2010. GTZ Solar Lamps Field Test Uganda.FINAL REPORT.</ref> and new products are introduced almost daily<ref name="Sun connect. 2010. Rural Electrification with Photovoltaics">Sun connect. 2010. Rural Electrification with Photovoltaics</ref>. Additionally, a fast growth is expected due to the fact, that a decrease of prices for solar components, such as solar panels and LED's is forecasted. With regard to the huge demand for mobile phones in developing countries, almost a solar boom is expected in order to recharge the mobile phones with additional applications. Furthermore, additional applications, such as refrigerators and small TV's will increase attractiveness of PicoPV systems.<ref name="Sun connect. 2010. Rural Electrification with Photovoltaics">Sun connect. 2010. Rural Electrification with Photovoltaics</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:06, 18 June 2013
Overview
The market for PicoPV systems is constantly growing: More than 100 firms are offering PicoPV products in developing countries today[1] and new products are introduced almost daily[2]. Additionally, a fast growth is expected due to the fact, that a decrease of prices for solar components, such as solar panels and LED's is forecasted. With regard to the huge demand for mobile phones in developing countries, almost a solar boom is expected in order to recharge the mobile phones with additional applications. Furthermore, additional applications, such as refrigerators and small TV's will increase attractiveness of PicoPV systems.[2]
Further Information
The following articles give an overview of the recent market and activities for a further market development.
