Techno-economic and environmental impact of a photovoltaic system to improve energy quality in isolated areas

Abstract

The lack of access to electricity in isolated areas represents a significant obstacle to the economic development of their inhabitants. Solar photovoltaic technology emerges as a promising solution to address electrification challenges in these areas; However, its implementation faces technical, economic and environmental barriers. The objective of the research was to carry out a technical, economic and environmental analysis of a photovoltaic system designed for an isolated community. The bibliographic review, qualitative and quantitative method was used as a methodology, in addition to PvSyst 7.2, the result was the estimation of energy demand, the analysis of solar potential in the region, the design of the photovoltaic system and the evaluation of energy losses. energy. The system has a power of 180 kWp, the system is designed to meet the energy needs of the community, improve the stability of the electricity supply and reduce dependence on fuel-powered generators. The economic analysis shows a recovery period of 16 years and a generation cost of $0.0826 USD/kWh, competitive with traditional rates. In addition, it is projected that the system will avoid the emission of 2,446.1 tons of CO₂ in 30 years, thus contributing to sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint.