Solar Energy Potential and Applications in Myanmar
Energy consumption is one of the indices in
determining the levels of development of a nation. Therefore,
availability of energy supply to all sectors of life in any country is
crucial for its development. These exists shortage of all kinds of
energy, particularly electricity which is badly needed for economic
development. Electricity from the sun which is quite abundant in
most of the developing countries is used in rural areas to meet basic
electricity needs of a rural community. Today-s electricity supply in
Myanmar is generated by fuel generators and hydroelectric power
plants. However, far-flung areas which are away from National Grids
cannot enjoy the electricity generated by these sources. Since
Myanmar is a land of plentiful sunshine, especially in central and
southern regions of the country, the first form of energy- solar energy
could hopefully become the final solution to its energy supply
problem. The direct conversion of solar energy into electricity using
photovoltaic system has been receiving intensive installation not only
in developed countries but also in developing countries. It is mainly
intended to present solar energy potential and application in
Myanmar. It is also wanted to get the benefits of using solar energy
for people in remote areas which are not yet connected to the national
grids because of the high price of fossil fuel.
[1] S.K. Sharma, "Alternate Energy Utilization in Myanmar," A Unicef
Myanmar Publication, March, 1992,University of Southampton, UK.
[2] Tomas Markvart, "Solar Electricity" University of Southampton, UK,
June 1992.
[3] "The National Strategy for the Integration of Energy and Rural
Development Policies and Program", 2rd Draft, May 2005 Policies and
Programs.
[4] Dr. San Tint, "Commercialization of Renewable Energy for Sustainable
Development": Yangon Technological University, November 1998.
[5] U Aung Myint, "Report on Solar Pump System Establement,"
March,1998.
[6] U Win Khaing, "Myanmar Solar Energy System".
[7] U Win Khaing, "Solar Power Development for Rural Areas in
Myanmar".
[1] S.K. Sharma, "Alternate Energy Utilization in Myanmar," A Unicef
Myanmar Publication, March, 1992,University of Southampton, UK.
[2] Tomas Markvart, "Solar Electricity" University of Southampton, UK,
June 1992.
[3] "The National Strategy for the Integration of Energy and Rural
Development Policies and Program", 2rd Draft, May 2005 Policies and
Programs.
[4] Dr. San Tint, "Commercialization of Renewable Energy for Sustainable
Development": Yangon Technological University, November 1998.
[5] U Aung Myint, "Report on Solar Pump System Establement,"
March,1998.
[6] U Win Khaing, "Myanmar Solar Energy System".
[7] U Win Khaing, "Solar Power Development for Rural Areas in
Myanmar".
@article{"International Journal of Business, Human and Social Sciences:61163", author = "Thet Thet Han Yee and Su Su Win and Nyein Nyein Soe", title = "Solar Energy Potential and Applications in Myanmar", abstract = "Energy consumption is one of the indices in
determining the levels of development of a nation. Therefore,
availability of energy supply to all sectors of life in any country is
crucial for its development. These exists shortage of all kinds of
energy, particularly electricity which is badly needed for economic
development. Electricity from the sun which is quite abundant in
most of the developing countries is used in rural areas to meet basic
electricity needs of a rural community. Today-s electricity supply in
Myanmar is generated by fuel generators and hydroelectric power
plants. However, far-flung areas which are away from National Grids
cannot enjoy the electricity generated by these sources. Since
Myanmar is a land of plentiful sunshine, especially in central and
southern regions of the country, the first form of energy- solar energy
could hopefully become the final solution to its energy supply
problem. The direct conversion of solar energy into electricity using
photovoltaic system has been receiving intensive installation not only
in developed countries but also in developing countries. It is mainly
intended to present solar energy potential and application in
Myanmar. It is also wanted to get the benefits of using solar energy
for people in remote areas which are not yet connected to the national
grids because of the high price of fossil fuel.", keywords = "Electricity supply in Myanmar, National Grids, solarenergy.", volume = "2", number = "6", pages = "668-4", }