Subsidies not successful in popularising solar power use in India
By D. Murali and C. Ramesh/ May 14, 2007
Source: The Hindu
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200705141121.htm
Chennai, May 14: With the exception of a few villages covered by rural electrification programmes, solar energy penetration continues to remain low and far too under-utilised compared to its potential, according to Mr Amit Barve, Market Development Manager (India and neighbouring countries) of Schott Solar, a Germany-based photovoltaic component manufacturer.
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