Distributed Photovoltaic Generation in Ecuador: Economic Analysis and Incentives Mechanisms

Authors

  • Patricio Alejandro Benalcázar Instituto de Energía Eléctrica (IEEE) - Universidad Nacional de San Juan (UNSJ)

Abstract

The present paper evaluates the competitiveness to integrate small-scale photovoltaic generators (PV) in the city of Quito-Ecuador. These PV will be used to self-consumption for residential and commercial users affiliated to “Empresa Eléctrica Quito”, which is the entity that manages the power requirements in Quito city. The levelized cost of electricity incurred by build and operate a PV is calculated and compared with the price used to purchase energy from the electrical distribution network. The concept of grid parity is analyzed by this comparison, including costs and electricity tariffs for the year 2018. OpenDSS software is used to estimate the energy supplied from PV in function of irradiation and temperature data gathered in Quito city. Finally, annual economic benefits obtained by the users are determined. Results show that there is not grid parity in 2018 yet, but the parity status could be reached by economic incentive schemes as Net Billing.

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Published

2020-04-12

How to Cite

Benalcázar, P. A. (2020). Distributed Photovoltaic Generation in Ecuador: Economic Analysis and Incentives Mechanisms. IEEE Latin America Transactions, 18(3), 564–572. Retrieved from https://latamt.ieeer9.org/index.php/transactions/article/view/877

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (2020): Ordinary Issue

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Articles