An Assessment of Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs for Grid-Connected PV Systems in the Kuwaiti Market

In this paper, a comparative study assessing net metering and feed-in tariffs is proposed for grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems in the Kuwaiti market. This study measures the impact of the two mechanisms as well as a mechanism combining both approaches in deploying solar energy systems in res...

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Published in:Arabian journal for science and engineering (2011) 2022-03, Vol.47 (3), p.3055-3067
Main Authors: Alajmi, Bader N., Ahmed, Nabil A., Abdelsalam, Ibrahim, Marei, Mostafa I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative studies
Electric power grids
Electricity pricing
Engineering
Feasibility studies
Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Optimization
Peak load
Photovoltaic cells
Research Article-Electrical Engineering
Residential areas
Residential buildings
Residential energy
Science
Solar energy
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Summary:In this paper, a comparative study assessing net metering and feed-in tariffs is proposed for grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems in the Kuwaiti market. This study measures the impact of the two mechanisms as well as a mechanism combining both approaches in deploying solar energy systems in residential areas. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are inspected to determine the optimal approach for Kuwaiti market conditions. A feasibility study on installing a roof-mounted PV system in a typical Kuwaiti residential building is utilized to validate the optimum solar electricity mechanism. The proposed study intends to reduce the peak load demand in Kuwait’s electric grid as a solution to the shortage of electric production capacity by encouraging investors and house owners to invest in solar energy. PV*Sol premium 2018 (R10) and RETScreen software packages are utilized to perform the assessment and study analysis.
ISSN:2193-567X
1319-8025
2191-4281
DOI:10.1007/s13369-021-06052-1