An innovative viable model for community-owned solar PV projects without FIT: Comprehensive techno-economic assessment

Mirzania, Pegah; Balta‐Ozkan, Nazmiye; Ford, Andy

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111727

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“…Whether supporting education, healthcare, or cultural programs, the surplus funds generated from renewable energy endeavors can be channeled back into the community [31]. This self-sustaining cycle of investment not only strengthens community bonds but also ensures that the benefits of renewable energy extend far beyond the immediate scope of reduced energy bills [32].…”

Section: Community-based Wind and Solar Energy Systemsmentioning

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Prospects and Obstacles Associated with Community Solar and Wind Farms in Jordan’s Suburban Areas

Hunaiti,

Huneiti

2024

Solar

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Jordan faces significant, immediate challenges of enhancing energy security while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most promising approaches to achieve sustainable development, energy security, and environmental conservation is to increase the integration of renewable energy into electricity generation. To this end, the Jordanian government aims to expand investments in the green energy sector, with solar and wind energy expected to play a crucial role in meeting energy demands and promoting environmental sustainability. This paper aims to examine the distinct dynamics, challenges, obstacles, and potential solutions related to establishing community solar and wind farms in suburban areas of Jordan. It seeks to highlight the opportunities and barriers influencing the adoption of sustainable energy in the country. Evaluation results from engaging 320 key stakeholders were obtained through a questionnaire, and after comprehensive analysis, it became evident that the benefits and positive aspects of solar and wind farms outweigh their drawbacks and obstacles. These insights can be useful in guiding policies and practices to make renewable energy community projects a reality within Jordan’s suburban areas. Additionally, the findings may serve as a valuable benchmark for other regions facing similar challenges in their pursuit of a sustainable energy future.

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Section: Community-based Wind and Solar Energy Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects and Obstacles Associated with Community Solar and Wind Farms in Jordan’s Suburban Areas

Hunaiti,

Huneiti

2024

Solar

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“…Furthermore, an additional metric is defined in this paper, the LVOS -Levelized Value of Storage, to assess the value that storage adds to a PV system that belongs to a prosumer, as given by expression (2).…”

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“…Metric ROI is calculated directly from NPV and the initial investment value. The other metrics adopted in this paper, LCOS and LVOS, are calculated using results given by SAM by applying expressions (1) and (2).…”

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Techno-economic Feasibility of Distributed PV plus Battery Systems for Residential Prosumers under Net-metering in Brazil

Wadaed¹,

Uturbey²,

Lopes³

2022

Preprint

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“…The DC storage integrated system, modeled using the SAM software, was reported to produce about 2.8 GWh of electricity in its first year of operation, with a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of about 4 cents$/kWh. Mirzania et al [11] equally applied the SAM software to assess the techno-economic feasibility of a battery integrated PV system in the UK without the usual feed-in-tariff (FIT) from the Government. The authors developed a business model and using it to analyze different scenarios, concluded that it would be possible to completely offset the cost of PV-battery projects in the communities and make a profit, even in the absence of subsidies from the Government.…”

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Techno-Economic Assessment of a 25 Mw Solar Photovoltaic System for Electricity Generation in Effurun-Warri, Nigeria

OSHUNDAIRO¹,

OYEKALE²

2022

JESR

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This paper was aimed at the techno-economic feasibility assessment of a 25 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) system for electricity generation in Effurun-Warri, Nigeria. The system advisor model (SAM) software was used to design and simulate the solar PV modules for power generation. Furthermore, the standard and validated models inbuilt in the SAM software were employed to analyze the techno-economic performance of the system and the energy losses. Results showed that the extent of energy losses considered in the design of the PV system had significant effects on system performance. For the 25 MW system assessed in this study, the highest monthly energy production was obtained at 3.9 GWh in January and the lowest at 1.9 GWh in July. Also, the total annual energy produced by the PV system was observed to depreciate as the system ages, with about 12% of the initial annual energy production expected to be lost after 25 years of system operation. The obtained capacity factor (12.1 %) and the performance ratio (0.75) revealed that the PV system in its current design would be inadequate to match the energy demand profile of Effurun-Warri, Nigeria. Additionally, the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) was obtained as 0.65 cents/kWh for the system, which is about 85% higher than the current price of electrical energy in Southern Nigeria. Moreover, a negative net present value (NPV) was obtained for the plant, all indicating that the cost of investment would not be offset during the lifetime of the system, and the project would therefore not be profitable in its current design.

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An innovative viable model for community-owned solar PV projects without FIT: Comprehensive techno-economic assessment

Cited by 23 publications

References 23 publications

Prospects and Obstacles Associated with Community Solar and Wind Farms in Jordan’s Suburban Areas

Prospects and Obstacles Associated with Community Solar and Wind Farms in Jordan’s Suburban Areas

Techno-economic Feasibility of Distributed PV plus Battery Systems for Residential Prosumers under Net-metering in Brazil

Techno-Economic Assessment of a 25 Mw Solar Photovoltaic System for Electricity Generation in Effurun-Warri, Nigeria

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