Barriers to the Implementation of On-Grid Photovoltaic Systems in Ecuador

Mateo Mogrovejo-Narvaez, Antonio Barragán-Escandón (), Esteban Zalamea-León and Xavier Serrano-Guerrero
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Mateo Mogrovejo-Narvaez: Energy Transaction Group (GITE), Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Calle Vieja 12-30 y Elia Liut, Cuenca 010102, Ecuador
Antonio Barragán-Escandón: Energy Transaction Group (GITE), Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Calle Vieja 12-30 y Elia Liut, Cuenca 010102, Ecuador
Esteban Zalamea-León: Department of Architecture and Urbanism, Universidad de Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril y Agustín Cueva, Cuenca 010201, Ecuador
Xavier Serrano-Guerrero: Energy Transaction Group (GITE), Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Calle Vieja 12-30 y Elia Liut, Cuenca 010102, Ecuador

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-18

Abstract: Ecuador has significant solar potential, and the growing demand calls for sustainable energy solutions. Photovoltaic (PV) microgeneration in buildings is an ideal alternative. Identifying barriers to the widespread adoption of this technology is based on expert consultation and multi-criteria analysis, followed by proposals to overcome these challenges. The methodology of this study includes a systematic literature review (SLR), surveys of industry professionals, and statistical analysis of the collected data. The results highlight barriers such as the high initial cost, government-subsidized tariffs, bureaucratic processes and permits, ineffective regulations, limited awareness, lack of financing, distribution and operational network challenges, and insufficient government incentives. The proposed solutions suggest developing incentive policies to promote investment in PV microgeneration, training programs to enhance technical and cultural knowledge of solar energy, simplifying regulatory processes to facilitate project implementation, and providing accessible financing to reduce economic barriers. Additionally, the recommendations include the implementation of demonstration and outreach projects to showcase the feasibility and benefits of PV microgeneration, thus improving the social and technical acceptance of these systems. These actions aim to foster a faster and more effective energy transition in Ecuador.

Keywords: barriers; urban environments; photovoltaic generation system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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