Title :
Techno-economic comparison of PV and diesel systems for telecommunications and aviation navigational aids
Author :
Able-Thomas, U. ; Hill, R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Gambia Civil Aviation Authority, Banjul, Gambia
Abstract :
This paper provides an economic case study of photovoltaic (PV), diesel and PV/diesel hybrid power systems for powering telecommunications and navigational aids at Banjul International Airport in The Gambia. Operational experience would suggest that a PV/diesel hybrid power system may be the optimum solution at present. The paper discusses the technical and economic analysis necessary to determine the specifications of an optimal hybrid power system and provide an economic assessment of the diesel, PV and PV/diesel options on a least-cost life-cycle basis
Keywords :
airports; diesel-electric generators; diesel-electric power stations; economics; ground support systems; internal combustion engines; photovoltaic power systems; telecommunication power supplies; Banjul International Airport; PV/diesel hybrid power system; The Gambia; aviation navigational aids; economic assessment; least-cost life-cycle analysis; power supplies; techno-economic comparison; telecommunications; AC generators; Africa; Airports; Batteries; Costs; DC generators; Navigation; Photovoltaic cells; Power generation; Power generation economics;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 1996., Conference Record of the Twenty Fifth IEEE
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3166-4
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.1996.564416
