Technical and economic assessment of utility interactive PV systems for domestic applications in south-east Queensland

Khouzam, Kamel Y. (1999) Technical and economic assessment of utility interactive PV systems for domestic applications in south-east Queensland . IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 14(4):pp. 1544-1550.

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Abstract

Electric utilities in Australia have been developing policies to stimulate interest and permit the purchase of electricity generated by renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic systems (PV). Studies show that under current conditions, it is technically feasible to introduce small-scale, grid connected, roof-top photovoltaic generation systems with or without battery storage. Economic analysis show that the electricity tariff structure for PV and other renewables requires a major change to allow a reasonable and an acceptable pay-back period if PV is to become an attractive economic investment to private owners. The technical policy developed by the utility should be reviewed to better match the operational characteristics of PV and inverter systems.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Status:	Published
Keywords:	Grid connected photovoltaic systems, Battery storage, Technical guidelines, Cost analysis
Subjects:	340000 Economics > 340200 Applied Economics > 340203 Finance Economics 290000 Engineering and Technology > 290900 Electrical and Electronic Engineering > 290901 Electrical Engineering 230000 Mathematical Sciences > 230100 Mathematics > 230117 Operations Research
ID Code:	6670
Deposited By:	Khouzam, Kamel
Deposited On:	27 March 2007
Alternative Locations:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/60.815103
Copyright Owner:	Copyright 1999 IEEE
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