Assessment of Solar Energy as an Alternative Energy Source for the Republic of Panama

摘要

The report covers the Panamanian solar energy assessment program; the solar energy resource base in Panama; the scenario of solar energy implementation; solar technology options including solar thermal power systems, photovoltaic systems (utility interface), and solar water heating systems (economics of solar water heating, market penetration, manpower training, and institutional and social considerations); expected impact of solar technologies; and conclusions. The basic conclusion is that all the plants visited in the study could make effective use of solar energy, reducing the use of fossil fuels. There was also plenty of opportunity for private use of solar energy.