Photovoltaic technology and applications

Electric power is the most widely used form of power for virtually all modern technologies, which is enjoyed by the majority of people living in the industrialized countries. The situation is quite different in the developing countries where the cost of establishment of centralized power generating and distribution facilities is too high for the poor economies. As a result, most people have not been supplied with electricity Photovoltaic home systems appear to be the most viable alternative source of electricity. The photovoltaic technology is therefore reviewed and recommendations made on their application for rural electrification in the developing nations.