SET Proceedings 2978-4387 Caravel Press 10.65582/set.2010.138 2010.138 Information and Communication Technology Centres Powered by PV Systems for Rural Areas in Yemen Al-AshwalAli M. amashwal48@gmail.com Al-AshwalWaddah A. Waddah.Al-Ashwal@ee.ul.ac.uk Department of Electrical Engineering, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University Collage London, London, UK 24082010 9 978-1-995850-04-7 1 8 24 August 2010 © 2010 Copyright WSSET 2010

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is considered an essential component for sustainable development. In spite of the relatively good telecommunication infrastructure in Yemen the number of ICT centres in rural areas is very little. Examining a number of factors has shown high feasibility of ICT centres installation in rural areas. These factors are: wide coverage of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) third generation (3G) mobile networks and fixed wireless network, high market potentials, low percentage of electricity supply coverage, and high availability of solar radiation. This paper discusses the feasibility of introducing ICT facilities in rural areas powered by PV. In addition the paper introduces implementation proposal by means of a pilot project design. Finally, the paper assesses the impact of ICT on the population life in rural areas.

 PV Photovoltaic rural communications sustainability 24 to 27 August 2010 9th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies SET2010 9 Shanghai, China