A comprehensive solution approach to the sustainability problem of photovoltaic systems: The Bolivian case

Cogent Engineering

Arturo Dávalos¹  Richard de Jesús Gil Herrera¹ 

[1] ABS Consulting Group, Universidad Americana de Europa (UNADE-México), F. Guachalla N° 715-B, Zona Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivi;

关键词: electricity;    off-grid photovoltaic systems;    non-renewable energy;    sustainability;    environmental;   

DOI  :  10.1080/23311916.2019.1691314

来源: Taylor & Francis

【 摘 要 】

Assess the sustainability of electricity provision for rural families through off-grid Photovoltaic Systems (PVS) in Bolivia during the last 10 years, is the essential core of this research. The sustainability analysis is considered under a multidimensional approach: documental analysis complemented by a field research and semi-structured interviews with local experts. In the Bolivian case more than 36 thousand PVS have been installed in the last 10 years under different schemes, but more than 90% of these, are out of operation, shown the absence of sustainability approach in these interventions. For this and considering the international experience, is sketched a proposal under an integrality approach. The proposal contemplates substantial modifications in the way of granting the SFV to the families, their faculties as well as the institutional roles; a tariffed service has been suggested as it happens throughout an off-network system.

【 授权许可】

CC BY