Field experience and comparison of photovoltaic off-grid power systems and reticulated supply

I. MacGill, M. Watt, R. Kaye
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This paper reports the findings of a recent survey of remote area residents concerning their experiences with PV based off-grid power systems and grid supply. Continued advances in off-grid systems would seem to make them an increasingly cost effective and 'grid equivalent' alternative for remote areas. While economic studies of the two supply options have been reported, less is known about other important factors for consumers assessing the viability of off-grid systems. Residents in remote areas were therefore surveyed on their choice of off-grid or grid power, and their experiences with this supply. Findings include the importance of supply quality and reliability for those who chose the grid option. Their experiences, however, suggest that off-grid power is more reliable and of similar quality. Overall, findings support the conclusion that PV-based off-grid power systems are a viable alternative to reticulated supply for remote consumers.
光伏离网电力系统与并网供电的现场经验与比较
本文报告了最近对偏远地区居民进行的一项调查结果,该调查涉及他们对基于光伏的离网电力系统和电网供应的体验。离网系统的持续发展似乎使其成为偏远地区越来越具有成本效益和“电网等效”的替代方案。虽然对这两种供应方案的经济研究已经有报道,但对消费者评估离网系统可行性的其他重要因素知之甚少。因此,我们调查了偏远地区的居民对离网或并网供电的选择,以及他们对这种供电的体验。研究发现,对于那些选择电网供电的人来说,供电质量和可靠性至关重要。然而,他们的经验表明,离网供电更可靠,质量也差不多。总的来说,研究结果支持这样的结论,即基于光伏的离网电力系统是远程用户电网供电的可行替代方案。
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