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Potential for PV application in the mountainous and highlands regions of Croatia

The potential for wider application of photovoltaics to satisfy basic electricity needs in off-grid mountainous locations in Croatia was analyzed. The performance and costs of a small PV off-grid system is analyzed by detailed and realistic computer simulations. It has been found that, by using existing subsidies and incentives for RES offered to these areas (up to 80% off from commercial prices), the cost of a PV system of 1 kWp could be decreased below 1600 € , which would mean price of electricity of about 0.31 €/kWh during the warranty lifetime of PV modules (20 y). Satisfying basic needs for electricity by PV would open new opportunities for sustainable socio-economic development in isolated rural regions of Croatia.

Computer simulation; Croatia; mountain regions; highlands; off-grid; photovoltaic; PV; RES; solar electricity; solar energy

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