Solar photovoltaic systems for lighting, water pumping, vaccine refrigeration and telecommunications are proven, commercially available and economically viable. Tens of thousands of systems are in use in rural off-grid areas and initiatives are underway to see more widespread dissemination of...

This paper shows a general view of the renewable energy systems instaled in Mexico, since the early 70's up to the present date. Mention is made of the location, within the Mexican territory, of these systems, their power and the institutions that have participated in this program which are...