Technical and economic assessment of utility interactive PV systems for domestic applications in south east Queensland
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.
- Research Organization:
- Queensland Univ. of Technology, Brisbane (AU)
- OSTI ID:
- 20080377
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 14; ISSN 0018-9383; ISSN ITCNE4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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