Author(s):	[s.n.]
Organization:	HGa Ltd, United Kingdom by order of IEA  PVPS Task 1
Reference:	IEA  PVPS 1-07:1999
Date of issue:	October 1999
Type:	Report IEA  PVPS Task 1
Details:	16 p.: figures, tables
Download:	Open or download this report as PDF file (142 KB)
Available from:	Task 1 members or the Executive secretary
Abstract:	This report presents a description of the status of photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the 20 participating countries of the IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme. A survey of the status of PV power systems applications and markets in each country has been conducted every two years for the past six years and biennial reports published. The decision has now been taken to move to shorter annual reports and this is the first such report. This report presents an overview of PV power systems applications and markets at the end of 1998 and analyses the trends in PV power systems implemented between 1992 and 1998.
	The objective of the survey reports is to present and interpret trends in both PV systems and components being used in the PV power systems market, as well as changing applications within that market, in the context of business situations, policies and relevant non-technical factors in the reporting countries. The survey report is not intended to serve as an introduction to PV power systems, nor is it intended to serve as a policy document. Its purpose is to present trends in PV applications in graphical and tabular form, with related analysis that will allow those interested in the use of PV power systems to draw their own conclusions about the state of a particular application and future prospects. The survey reports are intended to meet the needs of those responsible for developing the business strategies of PV companies and to aid the development of medium term plans for electricity utilities and other providers of energy services. They should also give guidance to government officials responsible for setting energy policy and preparing national energy plans.

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