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The value of module efficiency in lowering the levelized cost of energy of photovoltaic systems

Wang, Xiaoting; Kurdgelashvili, Lado; Byrne, John; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15 (2011) 9, pp. 4248-4254

One standard that is used to compare different energy generation technologies or systems is the levelized cost of energy (LCOE). The relatively high LCOE of photovoltaics (PV) is an obstacle to adopting it as a major electricity source for terrestrial applications. In a conventional PV system,...

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A review of solar photovoltaic levelized cost of electricity

Branker, K.; Pathak, M.J.M.; Pearce, J.M. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15 (2011) 9, pp. 4470-4482

As the solar photovoltaic (PV) matures, the economic feasibility of PV projects is increasingly being evaluated using the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) generation in order to be compared to other electricity generation technologies. Unfortunately, there is lack of clarity of reporting...

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Energy and economic analysis for large-scale integration of small photovoltaic systems in buildings: The case of a public location in Southern Spain

Talavera, D.L.; Muñoz-Cerón, E.; de la Casa, J.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15 (2011) 9, pp. 4310-4319

The integration of grid-connected PV systems into buildings or public areas is one of the most usual applications of the photovoltaic solar energy in developed countries and it is being highly promoted by several European governments. In this paper it has been evaluated the photovoltaic...

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Analytical model for solar PV and CSP electricity costs: Present LCOE values and their future evolution

Hernández-Moro, J.; Martínez-Duart, J.M. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 20 (2013) C, pp. 119-132

In this paper we first make a review of the past annual production of electricity and the cumulative installed capacity for photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. This together with the annual costs of PV modules and CSP systems allows us the determination of the...

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Optimal economic planning of power transmission lines: A review

Kishore, T.S.; Singal, S.K. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 39 (2014) C, pp. 949-974

areas of design, modeling and cost optimization aspects of power transmission lines. Power transmission utilities in the … construction are significant in achieving much higher savings in capital investments. The design and cost optimization of … cost models involving design parameters affecting the cost are required for modeling and cost optimization studies. The …

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Spatial design principles for sustainable hydropower development in river basins

Jager, Henriëtte I.; Efroymson, Rebecca A.; Opperman, … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 45 (2015) C, pp. 808-816

What is the best way to arrange dams within river basins to benefit society? Recent interest in this question has grown in response to the worldwide trend toward developing hydropower as a source of renewable energy in Asia and South America, and the movement toward removing unnecessary dams in...

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Optimization in microgrids with hybrid energy systems – A review

Fathima, A. Hina; Palanisamy, K. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 45 (2015) C, pp. 431-446

’ with Distributed Generators (DG) are being implemented with renewable energy systems. Optimization methods justify the cost … to light the concept of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRES) and state of art application of optimization tools and … objectives has been outlined for which optimization approaches were applied to empower the microgrid. A review of modelling and …

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Optimization of a PV–wind hybrid system under limited water resources

Madhlopa, Amos; Sparks, Debbie; Keen, Samantha; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 47 (2015) C, pp. 324-331

energy technologies are less water-intensive. However, the effect of available water on the optimization of a hybrid PV …–wind system has not been extensively explored. In this study, a model for investigating water-efficient optimization of PV … factor in the economic optimization of a hybrid PV–wind system. …

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The University of Genoa smart polygeneration microgrid test-bed facility: The overall system, the technologies and the research challenges

Bracco, Stefano; Delfino, Federico; Pampararo, Fabio; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 18 (2013) C, pp. 442-459

Nowadays, as set by the EU 20-20-20 targets, the reduction of primary energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector can be attained by increasing the use of renewable sources and improving energy efficiency. Many national and international research programs are aiming at...

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A comprehensive model for the German electricity and heat sector in a future energy system with a dominant contribution from renewable energy technologies – Part II: Results

Palzer, Andreas; Henning, Hans-Martin - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 30 (2014) C, pp. 1019-1034

A clear consensus exists in German society that renewable energy resources have to play a dominant role in the future German energy supply system. However, many questions are still under discussion; for instance the relevance of the different technologies such as photovoltaic systems and wind...

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