Critical technical and non-technical barriers for the large-scale deployment of PV power systems in various market segments have been identified. International co-operation adds value in the assessment of some of these barriers, such as: standardization in design, utility disinterest and concerns, networks of installers, technical risks etc.

The strategies to reach objective 3 are:

• To involve and support utilities and other public and private users in the process of identification, selection and implementation of high priority activities aimed at removing the barriers concerned.
• To develop methods for the evaluation of the value and benefits of PV systems and to facilitate their introduction.
• To develop strategies for the deployment of PV in a competitive electricity market and to facilitate their introduction.
• To assess the evolution of the identified barriers for PV power systems in the light of economics and competition in the electricity sector.

The deliverables for this objective are:

• Recommended practices for grid-connected and stand-alone systems, especially for utilities regarding the implementation of these applications.
• Guidelines for monitoring practice and analysis of PV systems, to optimize equipment choices and improve the quality of monitoring.
• Overview of PV financing methods in OECD countries.
• Survey of taxation, customs duties and building regulations for PV components and systems in OECD countries.
• Planning methods to evaluate and maximize the benefits of grid-connected photovoltaic systems to the electric grid and to the customers.
• Specific studies on important issues (e.g. non-technical barriers, financing, potential assessments, PV in competitive energy markets, etc.).

The main target groups of this objective are:

• Government and governmental organizations;
• Utilities and other users;
• Standardization institutions;
• Architects, building engineers, urban planners;
• Trade associations;
• Financial institutions and investors;
• Manufacturing industry;
• Planning and legal authorities.

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