Feasibility of solar technology (photovoltaic) adoption: A case study on Tennessee's poultry industry

RENEWABLE ENERGY

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Article

Bazen, Ernest F.¹  Brown, Matthew A.¹ 

[1] Univ Tennessee, Dept Agr Econ, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA

关键词: Solar;    Poultry;    Photovoltaic;    Energy;    Green power;    Policy;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.renene.2008.04.003

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

The advantages and limitations of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for energy generation are reviewed under various physical efficiency limits and financial assistance programs. Recent increases in utility and fuel costs in poultry production as well as public awareness of and demand for green power or renewable energy sources have given renewed interest in alternative energy sources. This study seeks to investigate the impact of alternative energy programs, grants and other incentives on the feasibility of solar PV systems in several solar regions within Tennessee's poultry industry. Preliminary results show that incentives exceeding current levels before adoption of solar PV systems would be financially beneficial. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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