Commercial building integrated photovoltaics: market and policy implications

Byrne, John; Letendre, Steven; Agbemabiese, Lawrence; Redlin, D.; Nigro, R.

doi:10.1109/pvsc.1997.654327

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“…The break-even price ofPV systems depends on several parametersincluding discount rate, tax treatment of depreciation, insolation, retail electricity price, etc. Findings from Byrne et a!. (1997Byrne et a!.…”

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Break-even Price Estimates for Residential PV Applications in DECD Countries with an Analysis of Prospective Cost Reductions

Poponi¹,

Byrne²,

Hegedus³

2006

Energy Studies Review

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This paper assesses the prospects for cost reductions of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems to the estimated break-even price of S2.5/Wp' At this price, PV technology could become cost-competitive without incentives for building-integrated applications m residential sectors of most industrialized countries. Significant reductions in the manufacturing costs of modules and inverters can be achieved by increasing production volumes or through technological innovation, e.g., by using less expensive materials. PV system costs can also be reduced by PV yield optimization, by increasing availability of a skilled labour force, and through design and construction innovations.

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confidence: 98%

“…This is due to the possibility of matching PV output with peakload demand. See Byrne at a!. (1997Byrne at a!.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%