The Effect of Retail Electricity Price Levels on the FI Values of Smart-Grid Rooftop Solar Power Systems: A Case Study in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

Smart-grid rooftop solar electricity (SG rooftop PV) is an alternative sustainable energy resource. This research was conducted in the Central Highlands of Vietnam (CHV) in light of the different levels of retail electricity pricing, the sunshine duration, and the implementation of a feed-in-tariff...

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Published in:Sustainability 2020-11, Vol.12 (21), p.9209
Main Authors: Lan, Tran Thi, Jirakiattikul, Sopin, Chowdhury, M. S., Ali, Dilawer, Niem, Le Duc, Techato, Kuaanan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Biomass energy
Climate change
Coal
Consumption
Dams
Electric power systems
Electricity
Electricity consumption
Electricity distribution
Electricity pricing
Energy economics
Energy sources
Fossil fuels
Highlands
Households
Hydroelectric power
Income taxes
Internal rate of return
Light levels
Literature reviews
Net present value
Payback periods
Personal income
Price levels
Solar energy
Solar power
Stocks
Sustainability
Tax rates
User satisfaction
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Summary:Smart-grid rooftop solar electricity (SG rooftop PV) is an alternative sustainable energy resource. This research was conducted in the Central Highlands of Vietnam (CHV) in light of the different levels of retail electricity pricing, the sunshine duration, and the implementation of a feed-in-tariff system, in order to calculate the financial indicators (FIs) of SG rooftop PV, which would supply investors, companies supplying SG rooftop PV, and policymakers with useful information. The FI values were calculated based on the net present value, the payback period, and the internal return rate. The results show that the electricity retail price level affects the FI of SG rooftop PV. SG rooftop PV is installed to satisfy higher electricity consumption levels, which attracts a higher retail electricity price. As a result of the greater benefits, especially if SG rooftop PV is installed and the highest level of electricity (exceeds 400 kWh) is used to satisfy domestic consumption, users will recoup their investment in only four years and after that will enjoy free electricity. All the FI values derived from this research show that people in the CHV can derive benefits from installing SG rooftop PV.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su12219209