https://calhoun.nps.edu/bitstream/10945/10025/1/05Jun_Borja_MBA.pdf

Operation Solar Eagle: a study examining photovoltaic (PV) solar power as an alternative for the rebuilding of the Iraqi electrical power generation infrastructure

The purpose of this project is to examine the cost and feasibility of using photovoltaic solar power to assist in the rebuilding of the Iraqi infrastructure The project examines available solar equipment and technologies coupled with requirements for operation, installation and maintenance of such systems The report begins with an analysis of the current state of the Iraqi infrastructure with special emphasis placed on identifying potential candidates for initial solar PV system installation Next, the report addresses available commercial solar equipment and emerging technologies that enhance such systems This section addresses areas including installation, operation, maintenance, and durability Finally, the report concludes with a cost estimate for using solar PV systems in the rebuilding of Iraq At the conclusion of the project, information will be available for decision makers to include as part of an operations order or to attach as an annex to an existing operations order

https://calhoun.nps.edu/bitstream/10945/10025/3/05Jun_Borja_MBA.pdf

: While solar power plants are not presently economically competitive with fossil fuel power plants at most locations, solar power may be competitive at some remote locations. Energy at remote locations is both costly and subject to disruptions due to hostilities and/or shortages of fuel. Even if the direct costs of fossil fuel power plants are not sufficient to make solar power economically attractive the costs associated with fuel supply disruptions (or the possibility of disruptions) may make solar power desirable. Evaluation of the economic and strategic feasibility of utilizing solar power can be accomplished by comparing the uniform annual costs of competing systems over their lifetimes. Formulas are developed for fossil fuel and solar power plants to enable economic evaluation of the costs of competing power plants. Evaluation can be accomplished whether the present power plant requires replacement, or if it is desired to reduce use of, and dependence on, fossil fuels even though the present power plant is still serviceable. An example shows that solar derived energy may be economically feasible, depending on the cost data and assumptions used for a study. (Author)

Thomas C Kocian

Papers

Solar Power Stations for Remote Sites: An Economic Analysis.