This study examines the terrestrial uses of photovoltaics, ranging from professional applications, developing country applications and consumer and leisure products. It is intended as an introduction to the field for those with some technical background but no specialist knowledge.

Written by experts in their fields, Applications of Photovoltaics provides a stimulating account of the technical and economic aspects of the many areas that PV technology has been or is soon to be implemented. The book includes chapters on terrestrial applications of PV; PV for development, placing PV in the context of an energy policy for developing countries; PV for developing countries, which discusses the techno-economics of PV applications; PV systems for professional applications, which include hybrid systems; and low-power applications of PV for consumer, leisure, and other systems.

"? a first-class guide for the nonspecialist energy professional who needs to be aware of the tremendous potential and achievements of this ? industry. It should also appeal to all those involved in the political, social, and economic aspects of energy policy, both nationally and internationally." -Dr. Cleland McVeigh, Energy World, November 1989