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Technical and Financial Analysis for the Implementation of Small-scale Self-generation Projects, based on Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Solar Energy, for Residential Users under Colombian Regulations

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Gepubliceerd in:International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy vol. 14, no. 2 (2024), p. 197
Hoofdauteur: Muñoz, Yecid
Andere auteurs: Ciro Alfonso Suarez, Castro, Adalberto Ospino, Omar Julián López
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Colombia
Financial analysis
Alternative energy sources
Cost estimates
Socioeconomic factors
Regulation
Solar energy
Public finance
State intervention
Electricity distribution
Electricity generation
Government
Renewable resources
Feasibility
Photovoltaic cells
Policy making
Investors
Implementation
Intervention
Surpluses
Prices
Consumption patterns
Operators
Renewable energy
Viability
Energy prices
Low income groups
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Samenvatting:The study focuses on integrating non-conventional renewable energy sources into Colombia's power system. The regulatory framework allows small prosumers to trade energy surpluses with grid operators. The research analyzes the financial feasibility of implementing photovoltaic systems for residential users. Technical aspects governing energy production and implementation costs are examined. Colombian residential users, divided into six socioeconomic strata, undergo individual analysis based on their energy rates and consumption patterns. The study area is Bucaramanga, known for intermediate solar potential. Precise cost estimates for implementing photovoltaic systems that meet user energy requirements are provided. Financial viability indicators (NPV, IRR, Payback Time) are evaluated for three scenarios: existing energy prices, 50% government financing, and a 10% tariff reduction due to government intervention. Results show financial viability for strata 4, 5, and 6, but not for strata 1, 2, and 3. Government intervention can make strata 2 and 3 feasible. Lowering the kWh price adversely impacts the project's financial feasibility for all strata, particularly the lower-income ones. The study is valuable for potential investors and policymakers seeking to promote photovoltaic systems in the residential sector. It provides insights into economic viability and helps develop effective policies for Colombia's sustainable energy transition.
ISSN:2146-4553
DOI:10.32479/ijeep.14958
Bron:ABI/INFORM Global