Use of photovoltaic systems for rural electrification in Thailand

Authors

  • N. Rapapate Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University Author
  • Ö. Göl University of South Australia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj05.352

Keywords:

Photovoltaics, renewable energy, rural electrification, Thailand, solar home systems, remote communities

Abstract

This paper addresses the need for electricity of remote rural communities in Thailand and proposes a minimalist photovoltaic solar home system scheme to supply electricity to non-electrified villages in isolated rural regions in Thailand. Details of the proposed SHS scheme are given. The estimated cost of the proposed scheme is compared with that of a grid extension. The paper reaches the conclusion that the proposal is justifiable on humanitarian, technical and economic grounds.

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Published

2024-01-12

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Articles