Solution to enhance the acceptability of solar-powered LED lighting technology

Unavailability of grid based electricity is a major challenge facing a majority of developing countries, particularly the population in rural areas. Consequently, people are forced to use the kerosene lantern in much of the world for lighting. However, fuel-based lighting is contributing to global w...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2010-04, Vol.14 (3), p.1096-1103
Main Author: Pode, Ramchandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptability
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Developing countries
Economic data
Electricity
Energy
Energy economics
Energy policy
Exact sciences and technology
General, economic and professional studies
Global warming
Illumination
Kerosene
Light-emitting diodes
Lighting
Natural energy
Rural lighting
Solar energy
Solar energy Rural lighting Solar-powered CFL White LEDs
Solar-powered CFL
White LEDs
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Summary:Unavailability of grid based electricity is a major challenge facing a majority of developing countries, particularly the population in rural areas. Consequently, people are forced to use the kerosene lantern in much of the world for lighting. However, fuel-based lighting is contributing to global warming and causing serious health related problems. To address these issues, several developing countries are now encouraging the use of sustainable clean lighting systems – solar-powered light emitting diode system. In the present paper, barriers and mechanisms to boost the use of solar-powered lighting are discussed.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.006