Title	Swiss Contribution to th  IEA PVPS Task 9 „Photovoltaic Services for Developing Countries“
Project Type	International Project within the International Cooperation
Swiss Partner	entec AG, St. Gallen, Alex Arter
Technology	Photovoltaic
Description	This project is based on extensive, worldwide experience obtained from photovoltaic power plants in developing countries.  The project aims for an increase in successful and sustainable PV plants destined for a variety of uses.  The international expert group has a wide range of project experience in this field and concentrates their work on the non-technical aspects of PV power plant use. The expert group maintains ongoing contact with a number of international development organizations through a well established international project network.
Country	International Project
Swiss Contribution	Swiss experience in international cooperation and Entec's “know-how” from a related field (small hydropower) represent important contributions; particularly for the technology transfer of results to other technologies..
Website	www.iea-pvps.org
Project State	on going
Documentation	Annual Reports of the Swiss Contribution to the IEA PVPS Task 9 : 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 ; Publications IEA PVPS Task 9