Cost-effectiveness analysis of 200kW photovoltaic containerized systems for schools

Can life cycle cost analysis be used in photovoltaic systems?

Solar energy, especially through photovoltaic systems, is a widespread and eco-friendly renewable source. Integrating life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) optimizes economic, environmental, and performance aspects for a sustainable approach. Despite growing interest, literature lacks a comprehensive review on LCCA implementation in photovoltaic systems.

Why should you invest in a PV-Bess integrated energy system?

With the promotion of renewable energy utilization and the trend of a low-carbon society, the real-life application of photovoltaic (PV) combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS) has thrived recently. Cost–benefit has always been regarded as one of the vital factors for motivating PV-BESS integrated energy systems investment.

What is a solar photovoltaic system?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert solar energy into electrical energy using semiconductor materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. PV systems are a sustainable energy solution, contributing to reducing life cycle costs and environmental impacts in service life planning of buildings and assets (STANDARD-BS 2017).

Why is cost–benefit important in PV-Bess integrated energy systems?

Cost–benefit has always been regarded as one of the vital factors for motivating PV-BESS integrated energy systems investment. Therefore, given the integrity of the project lifetime, an optimization model for evaluating sizing, operation simulation, and cost–benefit into the PV-BESS integrated energy systems is proposed.