Photovoltaic System Cost and Performance

Alan Christopher Anand, a solar PV consultant, explains how to calculate the price per unit of electricity generated by a solar PV power plant. The process involves six steps: assuming a 1 kW grid-tied system, calculating electricity generation, considering the plant's lifetime, accounting for power degradation, determining cost per unit, and including inverter replacement costs. The final cost ranges from 4.5 to 5.5 rupees per unit. Contact information is provided for further inquiries.

Who is the speaker in the video and what is his profession?

• Jane Smith, a renewable energy expert

• Michael Brown, a solar panel manufacturer

• John Doe, an electrical engineer

• Alan Christopher Anand, a solar PV consultant

What is the assumed electricity generation per day for a 1 kilowatt PV system?

• 2 units

• 8 units

• 4 units

• 6 units

How many units of electricity is a 1 kilowatt PV system expected to generate annually?

• 1,200 units

• 1,460 units

• 1,800 units

• 2,000 units

What is the assumed lifetime of a PV plant according to the video?

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

What is the power degradation factor assumed in the video?

• 0.2% per year

• 0.5% per year

• 1.0% per year

• 1.5% per year

How does the power degradation factor affect the PV panel's output?

• Remains constant

• Doubles every 5 years

• Decreases by 0.5% each year

• Increases by 0.5% each year

How is the cost per unit of electricity calculated?

• Total investment cost divided by the number of units generated

• Total investment cost multiplied by the number of units generated

• Total investment cost minus the number of units generated

• Total investment cost plus the number of units generated

What is the calculated cost per unit of electricity before considering inverter replacement?

• Rupees 4.0 per unit

• Rupees 3.1 per unit

• Rupees 2.5 per unit

• Rupees 5.0 per unit

How often should inverters be replaced according to the video?

• Every 10 to 12 years

• Every 7 to 10 years

• Every 5 to 7 years

• Every 3 to 5 years

What is the final cost range per unit of electricity after considering inverter replacement?

• Rupees 6.5 to 7.5 per unit

• Rupees 3.0 to 4.0 per unit

• Rupees 4.5 to 5.5 per unit

• Rupees 5.0 to 6.0 per unit