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ECONOMICS OF SOLAR GRID-TIED PHOTOVOLTAICS


GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Explain how energy, transmission and distribution charges are influenced with the addition of a solar PV micro-generator

  • Project the economic value of a proposed solar PV project

  • Estimate the return from a solar PV investment and compare to other investments or grid purchased electricity

  • Determine payback periods for specific projects

  • Evaluate the value of incentive programs

  • Communicate cost and benefits to potential solar PV customers.

  • Use on-line tools and spreadsheets to evaluate economic payback of a proposed project

We suggest that students have a computer with Microsoft™ Excel or equivalent spreadsheet program.

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