Rural Electrification with Solar Energy
as a Climate Protection Strategy

by Steven Kaufman with contributions by Richard Duke, Richard Hansen, John Rogers, Richard Schwartz, and Mark Trexler¹

Abstract

As the world struggles to control energy-related greenhouse gases, electricity-starved rural families in the developing world toil to build decent lives. Photovoltaic systems provide a unified solution, bringing power to those that need it, while making a moderate but important contribution to climate protection.

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Executive Summary
1. Role of Solar Home Systems in Climate Change Mitigation
2. Other Benefits of Solar Home Systems
3. Prospective SHS Participation in the Clean Development Mechanism
4. Conclusions and Recommendations

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