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photovoltaic material convert the solar radiation into direct current electricity. A
study was conducted to understanding the characteristics and contribution of PV
technologies; as one of the solar energy technologies, in Northern State (Sudan)
and provided a baseline research on the specific
applications to assess the
appropriateness of these technologies, and to
found out the elements of
sustainability within the introduced technologies. For the purpose of this study
both secondary and primary data were obtained. The secondary data had been
obtained from general literature review and Administration of Energy and
Mining within
Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing and Public Utilities
(Northern State). The primary data had been collected through a visit to some
selected locations where solar energy applications were used. Photographs were
taken at the selected locations for illustration of both
technologies besides its
documentation.
Figure 3.1 Solar energy resource available in Sudan (Solar Atlas)