IEA  PVPS ExCo approved two new Annexes to the Programme, Tasks 8 and 9 in May 1999.

IEA  PVPS Task 8 is a three year programme to examine and evaluate the potential of Very Large Scale Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems (VLS-PV) - i.e. up to GW capacity. The first of three Subtasks will be a conceptual study to identify the key parameters under which such systems can be technically and economically feasible. This will result in the development of a total system concept, and the selection of appropriate regions for case studies. The VLS-PV concept and evaluation criteria identified will feed into a second Subtask, under which full case studies will be undertaken to evaluate the effects, including environmental impact of VLS-PV systems in the selected regions. The third Subtask will be a comparative analysis of the case studies, in order to identify the best route for future implementation of VLS-PV. The conclusions of the study will be presented at one or more international workshops in 2002.

Task 9's role is to further increase the overall rate of successful deployment of PV systems in developing countries. The Task will provide technical assistance and co-operation that will address the needs and potential of developing countries, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, and development banks. Three Subtasks will address Deployment Infrastructure, Support and Co-operation, and Technical and Economic Aspects of PV in Developing Countries. Task 9 will also maintain a watching brief on international negotiations related to clean development mechanisms, activities implemented jointly and the implications for the three Subtasks. Both new Tasks will commence in the second half of 1999.

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• About Task 8: Operating Agent Task 8
  
• About Task 9: Operating Agent Task 9

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