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Table 1
Technical parameters and cost of components.
| Parameters | Unit | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PV Module | Rated capacity | kW | 1.04 |
| Capital cost | $ | 5000 | |
| Replacement cost | $ | 3400 | |
| Operation and maintenance cost | $/year | 20 | |
| Lifetime | year | 25 | |
| Batteries | Nominal voltage | Volt | 12 |
| Nominal capacity | Ah (kWh) | 100 (1.2) | |
| Minimum state of charge | % | 30 | |
| Capital cost | $ | 180 | |
| Replacement cost | $ | 180 | |
| Operation and maintenance cost | $/year | 5 | |
| Minimum battery life | year | 4 | |
| Quantity | – | 6 | |
| Converter | Rated capacity | kW | 2.5 |
| Efficiency | % | 94 | |
| Capital cost | $ | 1500 | |
| Replacement cost | $ | 1500 | |
| Operation and maintenance cost | $/kW/year | 10 | |
| Lifetime | year | 10 | |
| Diesel generator | Rated capacity | kW | 3.5 |
| Capital cost | $ | 1450 | |
| Replacement cost | $ | 1300 | |
| Operation and maintenance cost | $/h | 0.3 | |
| Life time operating | h | 10,000 | |
| LPG generator | Rated capacity | kW | 3.5 |
| Capital cost | $ | 1150 | |
| Replacement cost | $ | 1050 | |
| Operation and maintenance cost | $/h | 0.2 | |
| Life time operating | h | 12,000 | |
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