Technical feasibility and economic viability of a grid-connected PV installation for low cost electricity production

This paper describes the installation, technical characteristics, operation and economic evaluation of one of the largest grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in Greece, and in particular in the island of Paros in the Aegean Sea. Attention is drawn on the impact of PV utilization on th...

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Published in:Energy and buildings 2002-08, Vol.34 (7), p.753-758
Main Authors: Bakos, G.C., Soursos, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Energy
Energy management and energy conservation in building
Environmental engineering
Equipments, installations and applications
Exact sciences and technology
Internal rate of return
Low cost electricity production
Natural energy
Photovoltaic
Photovoltaic conversion
Renewable energy technologies
Solar energy
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Summary:This paper describes the installation, technical characteristics, operation and economic evaluation of one of the largest grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in Greece, and in particular in the island of Paros in the Aegean Sea. Attention is drawn on the impact of PV utilization on the ecological tourism, which is growing very fast in Greece. Also, several issues are considered when assessing the value of PV electricity. The value of PV has been examined from various perspective consumer, utility and environmental and for central and decentralized PV systems in conjunction with the benefits for all the involved parties, i.e. the owners, operators, users, tourists, investors, renewable system industry and local authorities.
ISSN:0378-7788
DOI:10.1016/S0378-7788(01)00142-6