We are going to build a PV system on a roof of 10m2, and we have two possible PV modules:
(1) A first generation module with efficiency η=17% and cost of 0.80€/Wp.
(2) A second generation PV module with efficiency η=10% and cost of 0.40€/Wp.
The non-modular costs are 100€/m2.
Assume that the rooftop enjoys an irradiance of 1000W/m2.
1. What is the cost in € of implementing a PV system for the entire roof using first generation technologies?
2. What is the cost in € of implementing a PV system for the entire roof using second generation technologies?
3. If the power demand is 700Wp, which will be the most cost effective option? (Note that for meeting the power demand, you may not need the whole roof area.)
First generation technologies or
Second generation technologies or
Both options have the same cost
(1) A first generation module with efficiency η=17% and cost of 0.80€/Wp.
(2) A second generation PV module with efficiency η=10% and cost of 0.40€/Wp.
The non-modular costs are 100€/m2.
Assume that the rooftop enjoys an irradiance of 1000W/m2.
1. What is the cost in € of implementing a PV system for the entire roof using first generation technologies?
2. What is the cost in € of implementing a PV system for the entire roof using second generation technologies?
3. If the power demand is 700Wp, which will be the most cost effective option? (Note that for meeting the power demand, you may not need the whole roof area.)
First generation technologies or
Second generation technologies or
Both options have the same cost