Expected ROI of solar diesel hybrid storage project in Peru 2030

How res-based electricity generation plant will be supported in Peru?

A depreciation regime for the income tax is the only support which is presently provided to the RES-based electricity generation plant in Peru. In case adequate incentive policies would be provided, the COE of the proposed system will be notably reduced which will aid the mentioned communities to install the proposed systems.

Is hybrid energy a viable alternative to electricity in developing countries?

The majority of rural communities in developing countries (such as Peru) are not connected to the electrical grid. Hybrid energy production from available renewable resources (e.g., wind and solar) and diesel engines is considered as an economi-cally viable and environmentally friendly alternative for electrification in these areas.

Do stand-alone electricity generation systems work in DIF-ferent climatic areas of Peru?

Techno-economic performance of stand-alone electricity generation systems for of-grid communities located in dif-ferent climatic areas of Peru was investigated. Seven sce-narios, including diferent combinations of diesel genera-tors, wind turbine units, and solar panels, were assessed.

How can the Peruvian authority help res-based electricity generation in rural areas?

The Peruvian authority can play a notable role in facilitat-ing the utilization of such technologies in the rural areas. A depreciation regime for the income tax is the only support which is presently provided to the RES-based electricity generation plant in Peru.

Which solar–wind–diesel system is most economically viable?

The analysis demonstrated that, for all of the investigated communities, the hybrid solar–wind–diesel system is the most economically viable configuration.

What is hybrid optimization model for electric renewables (Homer) software?

Several works have utilized hybrid optimization model for electric renewables (HOMER) software to perform techno-economic feasibility study, sensitivity analysis, and optimization (Singh and Baredar 2016) on hybrid micro-grids (Dekker et al. 2012).