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Mesmerizing Indian islands

PV on Indian islands: Miles offshore, grid connection is a virtual impossibility for many of Indias islands. As such photovoltaics becomes a vital force in renewable energy generation. A report on the islands ambitious plans, and successful steps, in solar.

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pv magazine

28 Mar 2011

Availability of power is an important factor determining the economic growth of India’s islands. So far, grid connected power from the mainland seems to be out of reach, due to difficult terrains and the distances involved. Hence independent power sources like diesel or renewable energy are the only option. However, in order to provide affordable …

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