IEA PVPS

The Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) Programme is one of the collaborative R&D Agreements established within the International Energy Agency (IEA). Since 1993,  the PVPS participants have been conducting a variety of joint projects in the application of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy into electricity.

The mission of the IEA PVPS programme is to enhance the international collaboration efforts which accelerate the development and deployment of  photovoltaic solar energy as a significant and sustainable renewable energy option.

The PVPS programme aims to realize the above mission by adopting the following objectives related to reliable PV power system applications for the target groups: governments, utilities, energy service providers and other public and private users:

1. To stimulate activities that will lead to a cost reduction of PV power systems applications
2. To increase the awareness of their  potential and value  and thereby provide advice to decision makers from government, utilities and international organisations
3. To foster the removal of  technical and non-technical barriers of PV power systems for the emerging applications in OECD countries
4. To enhance co-operation with non- OECD countries and address both technical and non-technical issues of PV applications in those countries.

modified on 02/14/05