Abstract
Two frequently encountered misconceptions among potential urban users of photovoltaic (PV) systems are that their value lies in offsetting conventional fuel use and that the systems are only cost-effective in relatively unpopulated rural areas where kilometers of line extension are needed to provide electricity. This paper provides sseveral examples showing that not only is PV used widely inurban areas for applications such as traffic control, emergency warning and communications systems, flood control, irrigation, and lighting, but that PV is selected because its installed cost is less than the cost of connection to the local utility. PV can compete well in urban situations. However, all cost factors should be weighed by planners or engineers when considering the use of either PVor utility power for remote urban or rural applications.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | 347-351 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
| Event | Solar 96: 1996 American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference - Asheville, North Carolina Duration: 13 Apr 1996 → 18 Apr 1996 |
Conference
| Conference | Solar 96: 1996 American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference |
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| City | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Period | 13/04/96 → 18/04/96 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-411-20701
