Grid-connected PV systems in the Pacific Island Countries

Raturi, Atul K.; Singh, Aman; Prasad, Ravita D.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.141

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“…2019, 2 3 Currently, the commercialised grid-connected system for a household based on the classical configuration stand-alone system is quite expensive as it consists of more components. The components are PV cells, charge controllers, battery packs and converting devices, which make it expensive compared to the grid-connected system, as it comprises the PV cells and a grid-tie converter [1][2][3][4][14][15][16][17][18]. Thus, having a grid-tie solar system for a household is cheaper in terms of capital cost and installation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Solar energy is the most promising RES in view of its apparent potential. Grid-tie solar PV systems have become widespread in both developed and developing countries [1,3,5,13,15,19]. A grid-tie solar energy system was designed using a solar panel, control unit and DC/AC converter, as shown in Figure 4.…”

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“…The acceptance of photovoltaic (PV) installations has grown rapidly in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs), hence creating rural electrification and leading to sustainable development with renewable energy sources (RESs) [1][2][3]. Also, the increased use of fossil fuel-based electricity in the PICs is not only increasing the carbon footprint, but is also affecting the people's health.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Fiji's energy supply is around 296 megawatts, of which 254 megawatts is grid-connected as of 2015 [2]. Being a small island nation, Fiji is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels for its energy needs, although 55% of its energy production is from RESs [1][2][3]. Nearly 4% of urban and 20% of rural areas lack electricity [1].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Fiji is on a mission to have 100% renewable energy by the year 2030 [4], which is in conjunction with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7. Therefore, the government has recognised the goal to "act now to reduce the reliance on imported fossil fuels through renewable energy while increasing the use efficiency of current fossil fuel supplies" in the national energy policy [3].…”

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Adoption of Grid-Tie Solar System at Residential Scale

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Traditionally, remote and urban communities worldwide have been supplied electricity almost completely by fossil fuel generators to accommodate for electricity needs. Currently, the integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) into the current power generation systems can offer attractive economic and environmental merits, including considerable fuel savings and carbon dioxide emission reductions. In relation to sustainability, efficiency and economic feasibility, solar photovoltaic (PV) is one of the most promising sources of RESs which is being touted as a leading solution to long-term electrification and development problems in rural and urban parts of Pacific Island Countries (PICs). In this work, a grid-tie PV system is instigated at a residential scale. The idea of this research is not to claim the power output from the PV system but to show the feasibility of a grid-tie system at a residential scale. This will help the PICs, non-profit organisations and the government better share scarce resources towards achieving their energy goals and be in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

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