Photovoltaics in Africa and the gef: The Right Path to Sustainable Development?

1 June 1998

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Energy & Environment

Vol. 9 (3) , 257-277
https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305x9800900303

Abstract

This paper explores the relevance of promoting photovoltaic (PV) projects within Africa by focusing on the issues arising from the GEF/Zimbabwe PV project 1992-1997. It questions the utility of such projects and the reasons for the continued promotion of this technology within Africa. It concludes that financial aid for PV technology needs to be thoroughly reviewed and redirected.

Keywords

AFRICA
REDIRECTED
PHOTOVOLTAIC
RIGHT PATH
PATH TO SUSTAINABLE
GEF/ZIMBABWE PV

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