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issue no. 14 vol. 5

PV Lighting

Efficient lighting can help photovoltaic cells go
Big Time. Despite their high kilowatt-hour prices,
photovoltaic solar cells are often the cheapest
way to get a few watts of power for lighting in
Third World villages. But if the efficiency of the
lighting systems is neglected, most people in
developing countries will be unable to afford PV
lighting. 		Hard Facts on PV Hardware
Photovoltaic lighting may seem to be a wonderful alternative for the more than one billion people lacking access to electricity. But if quality is neglected, the investment may end up in disappointment.

Selected sources on PV lighting

The Future Belongs to PVs
Photovoltaics (PVs) will certainly not be the only source of renewable energy production in the future, but they are the only source with an almost unlimited technical potential.

Light & Lighting: A Photo Essay from India

City Lights: Both a Blessing and a Curse
Stray light escaping from billions of light sources causes sky glow, with the ultimate consequence that the dark, star-filled night skies are disappearing. Poor luminaires and thoughtless design are the main culprits.

  • Bulletin Board
    The CIE Session in Delhi
    A thorough write-up on the CIE Session in Delhi with focus on lighting and efficiency.

  • Design, Applications and System Issues
    A Successful retrofit
     An example of a successful retrofit of existing traditional lanterns in central London.

    Students Delight in Daylight
    A daylit school in North Carolina has increased students' performance and attendance.

  • Policy Updates
    European Ballasts Rated and Labeled

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