ABSTRACT
A photovoltaic water pump (PVP) was installed and monitored in a village at sea level in the east coast of Yemen. Economic study showed PVP to be competitive within the power range of small diesel pumps, where they often even constitute the least-cost option. Social study showed the high acceptance and better integration of PVP into project village. The water in Yemen is found in wells at depths of 15 m down to 100 m, and more. The village population usually lives on the top of the steep mountains and the well is down in the valley. The first pilot PVP was installed in a village at sea level with an existing well. The work is supported by World Bank financing and a co-operation with a Danish and Finnish CTF of World Bank.
