Title :
Status of PV application in Mexico
Author :
Matsumoto, Y. ; Urbano, J.A. ; Asomoza, R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, Mexico
Abstract :
This paper shows a general view of the photovoltaic power systems installed in Mexico, since the early 1970s up to the present day. The authors show the chronological development of this field, pointing out the type of PV systems, their power and the places where they have been installed. The authors describe a recent nationwide PV program, its objectives, financial support and social impact. The agencies and companies participating in this program, either academic, federal or local government agencies as well as private companies are mentioned. The present status as well as the future trends of this program are also discussed
Keywords :
history; photovoltaic power systems; research initiatives; Mexico; PV power systems; chronological development; development status; government agencies; private companies; Cities and towns; Educational institutions; Hydrocarbons; Local government; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Roads; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Surfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 1994., Conference Record of the Twenty Fourth. IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - 1994, 1994 IEEE First World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1460-3
DOI :
10.1109/WCPEC.1994.521682
