The problem with many Indian villages is that they get intermittent power and even when they get it, it might be a single phase current. While this is sufficien

The problem with many Indian villages is that they get intermittent power and even when they get it, it might be a single phase current. While this is sufficient to keep the lights burning etc., (speaking from first hand experience..) you can hardly depend on this to keep a cell tower running 24/7. Hence, alternator backed photovoltaic panels might make sense. Also, solar technology is not a pie-in-the-sky in India. Solar power is used for cooking, even large scale (like mid day meals for school children). The photovoltaic applications are less in number compared to the above.