2. Simplicity

3. Modularity

4. Image

6. Storage: batteries, tank

7. Power conditioner

8. Inverter

9. Charge controller

10. Rectifier

11. DC-DC converter

12. Other generators: diesel/gasoline, wind turbine

14. Distributed

15. Centralised

16. Grid-Type

17. Central

18. Isolated

19. Not usuallycost-effective without subsidies

21. Stand-alone

22. Hybrid

23. Often very cost-effective

24. Small loads best (< 10 kWp)

25. Lower capital costs than grid extension

27. Often cost-effective

28. Livestock watering

29. Village water supply

31. Small loads

32. Maintained locally

33. Simple

34. ReliableBatik for Educational Purposes Solar Home System Solar Home System Medical Clinic Staff Housing

36. Simple

37. Reduced noise

38. No power lines

39. Cottage: seasonal load correlation

40. Year-round: hybrid systemsCottage Home Hybrid System

42. Cost of diesel fuel and genset maintenance high

43. Human Aspects

44. Expectations

45. Managing demand

46. Social impactsVillage Rural College

48. Cost of O&M

49. Genset and PV complementary

50. …and even sitesneargrid…

51. Transformer cost

52. Can be relocated

53. More reliable than gridSeismic Monitoring System Gas Well-head Monitoring System

55. Justified by:

56. Image

57. Environmental benefits

58. Market stimulus

59. Long-term commitments by manufacturers, governments andutilities have reduced costsSolar Roofing System PV Integrated in Office Glazing

61. Load correlation

62. Storage in water tank

63. Seasonal load correlation

64. Improved water quality

65. Convenient

66. Reliable

67. SimpleDomestic Water Cattle Watering System

69. Cost of site visits

70. O&M costs

71. Reliability vs. cost

72. Managing expectations

73. Social aspects

74. Value of intangibles

75. Image

76. Environmental benefits

77. Reduced noise and visual pollution

78. Modularity & simplicityNorthwesTel Mountaintop Repeater Station, Northern British Columbia, Canada

79. Questions? About Photovoltaic Project