| ID | 132790 |
| Title Proper | Framework for evaluating WTP for BIPV in residential housing design in developing countries |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Radmehr, Mehrshad ; Willis, Ken ; Kenechi, Ugo Elinwa |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper explores people×s preferences for a Built in Photovoltaic (BIPV) renewable energy system to be integrated into housing construction. A novel methodology was developed, to study the case of Northern Cyprus, for better understanding of possibilities that abound in BIPV integration. The methodology incorporates Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a real-time design and economic assessment tool for BIPV choices. This serves to benefit both the construction companies and potential house owners in their decision-making. In addition, it uses a Contingent Valuation (CV) method to assess the Willingness to Pay (WTP) and the Willingness to Accept (WTA) compensation. The results indicate that the capital cost of PV is not instrumental in choice, and a lower feed-in tariff could be acceptable. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol.70, July 2014: p.207-216 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol.70, July 2014: p.207-216 |
| Key Words | Building integrated photovoltaic ; BIPV ; Willingness to pay ; WTP ; Willingness to accept ; WTA ; Economics ; Contingent Valuation |