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Welcome to the Solar Portal

Solar energy refers to the energy, the earth receives from the sun, primarily as visible light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. This portal provides an overview of the various solar technologies including PicoPV and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), introduces the solar markets in developing countries and then highlights the various aspects of solar energy mainly social, economic and environmental aspects.

Overview Solar Energy Technology Solar Resource Assessment Solar Thermal Technologies Solar Electric Technologies Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Home Systems (SHS) Market Assessment PicoPV Systems PicoPV Field Tests Quality of PicoPV Systems Financing PicoPV PicoPV Promotion Policies Solar Hybrid Systems Market Assessment Solar Batteries Policy Framework International Organisations Dealing with Solar Energy Funding Mechanisms for Solar Energy Use Productive Use of Solar PV General Solar Energy Uses PicoPV Database

Financing, Business & Operation Models PV Business Model Solar Marketing After Sales Service Quality Management Consumer Awareness of Solar Home Systems Microfinance for Renewable energy Import of Solar Energy Products Social and Environmental Impacts Monitoring of Solar Home System (SHS) Impacts of PicoPV and Consumer Research Recycling of Solar Products Climate Change-related Issues Carbon Markets for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Solar Home System (SHS) and Climate Protection Country Related Information South African Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Solar Water Purification in India Improving Access to Solar in Rural Areas of cameroon Case Studies Fee-For-Service or Pay-As-You-Go Concepts for PV Systems Library RE Project Resource Center Training Materials External Links

Latest Solar Articles 13 September 2021 Publication - Security of Solar Modules 31 August 2021 Publication - Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana 25 August 2021 Publication - Improving Energy Access for Refugees in Rwanda - Working With the Private Sector Solar Events All events Articles Needing Attention Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Solar Street Lights Funding Mechanisms Quality Management