Author:	Nowak, S.
Organization:	NET Ltd., St. Ursen, Switzerland
Date of issue:	July 1998
Details:	4 pages
Type:	Paper IEA  PVPS Task 1
Presented at:	2nd World Conference and Exhibition on Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion, 6-10 July 1998, Vienna
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Available from:	NET Ltd., Mr Stefan Nowak, Waldweg 8, CHE-1717 St. Ursen, Switzerland
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Abstract:	The buy-back rate offered by utilities for electrical energy produced by grid-connected photovoltaic power systems has recently been considered as an important parameter - among different approaches - for the deployment of such systems. This contribution summarizes the different buy-back rate models as observed in the participating IEA member countries. The existing buy-back rate schemes for grid-connected photovoltaic power systems are classified in comparison with the energy price from conventional energy systems. The study focuses on the models that are presently in operation, on their characteristics and on the results achieved so far. The success of the different models as measured by an increased deployment of PV systems is analyzed and critical factors are identified. For more information see also report IEA PVPS TI 1997 2, Buy-back rates for grid-connected photovoltaic power systems

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