Estimating the Learning Curve of Solar PV Balance-of-Systems for Over 20 Countries

Amro Elshurafa, Shahad Albardi and Carlo Andrea Bollino ()

Discussion Papers from King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center

Abstract: The capital cost of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system comprises the module and balance-of-systems (BOS). The latter refers to everything else that is needed to make the solar system functional including cables, mounts, labor, etc. While modules are priced internationally, the BOS is countryspecific. Price developments of modules, which have been thoroughly studied in literature, followed an 80 percent learning curve (LC). On the other hand, research on the LC for BOS has not been as extensive.

Keywords: Data Modeling; Renewable Energy; Solar Energy; Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module; Solar Photovoltaic; Balance of System (BOS) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 36
Date: 2017-07-15
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