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Table 1
Optimized system configuration.
| Load configurations | Load demand (kWh/year) | Required PV system | PV supported (kWh/year) | Sell to grid (kWh/year) | Overall COE (A$/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Typical home (electric load) | 4051 | 4.0 kW PV with 2.5 kW inverter | 1533 | 3154 | 0.215 |
| II. Efficient home (electric load) | 3234 | 3.0 kW PV with 2.0 kW inverter | 1209 | 2357 | 0.215 |
| III. Typical home (electric + thermal load) | 6935 | 6.5 kW PV with 4.0 kW inverter | 2558 | 5028 | 0.216 |
| IV. Efficient home (electric + thermal load) | 5548 | 5.0 kW PV with 3.0 kW inverter | 2030 | 3765 | 0.216 |
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