Castan Broto, Vanesa, Jones, David, Robinson, Sandy et al. (2 more authors) (2021) Financial aspects of micro- and pico- community energy systems. Research Report. CESET Briefs . CESET (UKRI-GCRF) , Sheffield, UK.
Abstract
This briefing reviews the financial aspects of micro- and pico- grid community energy systems. Most guidance has been developed for micro-grids, particularly those that operate commercially. However, micro- and pico- systems, given their smaller size (1 to 50kW), may depend on different funding mechanisms than larger projects. Apart from size, the resource and material requirements of a small community energy system may change them qualitatively. This briefing discusses some principles for the financial management of micro- and pico-electrical grids, and outlines steps for the development of a financial plan, drawing on previous experiences with micro-grids. It also provides a summary of the different types of costs that will need to be considered, a discussion of additional costs which may be particularly relevant in community energy systems (CES), and concludes with a discussion of the different ways in which cost-recovery could be considered.
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Item Type: | Monograph |
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Keywords: | community energy,Southern Africa,East Africa |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Environment and Geography (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 07 Apr 2021 08:20 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 20:24 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | CESET (UKRI-GCRF) |
Series Name: | CESET Briefs |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:172789 |
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