| ID | 104915 |
| Title Proper | Minimum long-term cost solution for remote telecommunication stations on the basis of photovoltaic-based hybrid power systems |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kaldellis, J K ; Ninou, I ; Zafirakis, D |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the case of the telecommunication (T/C) services' expansion to rural and remote areas, the market generally responds with the minimum investments required. Considering the existing situation, cost-effective operation of the T/C infrastructure installed in these regions (i.e. remote T/C stations) becomes critical. However, since in most cases grid-connection is not feasible, the up-to-now electrification solution for remote T/C stations is based on the operation of costly, oil consuming and heavy polluting diesel engines. Instead, the use of photovoltaic (PV)-based hybrid power stations is currently examined, using as a case study a representative remote T/C station of the Greek territory. In this context, the present study is concentrated on the detailed cost-benefit analysis of the proposed solution. More precisely, the main part of the analysis is devoted to develop a complete electricity production cost model, accordingly applied for numerous oil consumption and service period scenarios. Note that in all cases examined, zero load rejections is a prerequisite while minimum long-term cost solutions designated are favorably compared with the diesel-only solution. Finally, a sensitivity analysis, demonstrating the impact of the main economic parameters on the energy production cost of optimum sized PV-diesel hybrid power stations, is also provided. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 39, No. 5; May 2011: p.2512-2527 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 39, No. 5; May 2011: p.2512-2527 |
| Key Words | Telecommunication Station ; Photovoltaic - Based Hybrid System ; Cost - Benefit Analysis |