Cost estimation of a standalone photovoltaic power system in remote areas of Sarawak, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Jakhrani, A.Q., Othman, A.K., Rigit, A.R.H., Samo, S.R., Law, P.L, Baini, R.
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: NED University Journal Research 2012
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2985/1/12enervolpaper2.html; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2985/; http://www.neduet.edu.pk/NED-Journal/12enervolpaper2.html

This paper aims to estimate the anticipated costs incurred from a standalone solar photovoltaic power system for the supply of electricity to the rural community in Sarawak, Malaysia. The life cycle cost analysis with net present value technique was employed for the evaluation of cost system. It was...