Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
Expectations and Disappointments оf Small and Medium-sized Solar PV Power Plant Prosumers
Vlatko Chingoski, Goce Stefanov
Abstract
Many small investors are considering small and medium-sized photovoltaic (PV) plants as a solution for generating additional renewable energy and gaining quick and easy returns on the investment. However, relying solely on commercial data for investing in such PV plants is not advisable, as several factors may later, during the operation phase, negatively surprise those investors. This paper discusses potential obstacles these small investors may face while investing, operating, and selling electricity generated by such PV plants. The study shows the mismatch between expectations and disappointments regarding the outcomes of such PV plants, further reinforced by recent market analyses and studies in the USA and Spain.
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Keywords
Renewable energy sources (RES); Photovoltaics (PV); Prosumers; Economics; Return on investment.
Publication information
Volume 12, Issue 1
Year of Publication: 2024
ISSN: 1857 - 8721
Publisher: EDNOTERA
How to cite
Chingoski, V., Stefanov, G.: Expectations and Disappointments оf Small and Medium-sized Solar PV Power Plant Prosumers. Journal of Applied Economics and Business, Vol 12, No. 1, 27-38. (2024)