Photovoltaic power

Photovoltaic systems and power plants have emerged as viable power sources for applications such as lighting, water pumping and telecommunications and are being increasingly used for meeting electrical energy needs in remote villages, hamlets, hospitals and households. PV systems, when used on a large scale, can cut down the need for extending the distribution grids in rural areas and the resultant losses in transmission. Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) water pumping systems are technically proven and have potential of replacing diesel pumping systems, commonly used in un electrified locations for lifting water from shallow depths. The pumps can also bring the benefits of irrigation and drinking water supply in backward areas not served by the exiting grid and where supplying diesel is a problem. It is clear that there is a vast potential for the use of solar photovoltaic technology in the developing countries.