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Chapter 15Chapter 15Economic AnalysisEconomic Analysis
Incentives • Rebates • Grants • Loans • Tax Incentives • Production Incentives • Renewable Energy Certificates • Cost Analysis • Life-Cycle Costs • Value of
Money • Life-Cycle Cost Analysis • Annualized Costs • Financial Payback •
Incentive Adjustments
Incentives • Rebates • Grants • Loans • Tax Incentives • Production Incentives • Renewable Energy Certificates • Cost Analysis • Life-Cycle Costs • Value of
Money • Life-Cycle Cost Analysis • Annualized Costs • Financial Payback •
Incentive Adjustments
Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis
Several types of incentives are available for PV and other renewable-energy systems.Several types of incentives are available for PV and other renewable-energy systems.
Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis
Tax incentives reduce the amount of tax that must be paid, whether they are tax exemptions or tax credits.
Tax incentives reduce the amount of tax that must be paid, whether they are tax exemptions or tax credits.
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Renewable energy certificates (RECs) allow a utility or its customers to claim renewable energy while providing a financial incentive for renewable-energy producers.
Renewable energy certificates (RECs) allow a utility or its customers to claim renewable energy while providing a financial incentive for renewable-energy producers.
Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis
A life-cycle cost analysis compares the life-cycle costs of various electricity-supply options.
A life-cycle cost analysis compares the life-cycle costs of various electricity-supply options.
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Each system option must meet the same requirements, including the length of time used to calculate life-cycle cost.
Each system option must meet the same requirements, including the length of time used to calculate life-cycle cost.
Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis Chapter 15 — Economic Analysis
The various types of life-cycle costs occur at different points in the life cycle of a power-generating system.The various types of life-cycle costs occur at different points in the life cycle of a power-generating system.
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A certain amount of present money is equal to a greater face-value amount of future money. The difference in face value depends on the difference in time.
A certain amount of present money is equal to a greater face-value amount of future money. The difference in face value depends on the difference in time.
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The present value of future money falls more quickly with higher discount rates.
The present value of future money falls more quickly with higher discount rates.
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The single present value factor is used to quickly calculate the present value of a single future value.
The single present value factor is used to quickly calculate the present value of a single future value.
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Related costs that occur every year are calculated and added together for each year to determine the total present value.
Related costs that occur every year are calculated and added together for each year to determine the total present value.
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The recurring present value factor is used to quickly calculate the present value of a future value recurring for a number of years.
The recurring present value factor is used to quickly calculate the present value of a future value recurring for a number of years.
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A life-cycle cost analysis totals the present values of all the life-cycle costs over the length of the analysis period.
A life-cycle cost analysis totals the present values of all the life-cycle costs over the length of the analysis period.
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The life-cycle cost analysis of a utility connection includes the initial connection costs and annual energy costs.
The life-cycle cost analysis of a utility connection includes the initial connection costs and annual energy costs.
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The life-cycle cost analysis of an engine-generator system includes each type of cost.
The life-cycle cost analysis of an engine-generator system includes each type of cost.
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The most significant costs in the life cycle of a PV system are the initial costs.
The most significant costs in the life cycle of a PV system are the initial costs.
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Annualizing costs spreads costs evenly over the operating period, but results in the same total life-cycle cost for a system.
Annualizing costs spreads costs evenly over the operating period, but results in the same total life-cycle cost for a system.
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The payback point occurs when the cumulative avoided cost of one system matches the total life-cycle cost of another system.
The payback point occurs when the cumulative avoided cost of one system matches the total life-cycle cost of another system.
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The payback point can be determined by comparing the actual life-cycle costs of the various system options.
The payback point can be determined by comparing the actual life-cycle costs of the various system options.
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The annualized-cost method of determining the payback period is relatively simple, though it may be less accurate than the actual-cost method.
The annualized-cost method of determining the payback period is relatively simple, though it may be less accurate than the actual-cost method.
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Incentives affect the total life-cycle cost differently, depending on how and when they are applied.
Incentives affect the total life-cycle cost differently, depending on how and when they are applied.
