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Life-cycle analysis and optimisation of solar home systems : interim report over 1999 of ENGINE project 74513
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ECN
Beleidsstudies
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1-6-2000
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ECN-C--00-047
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ECN rapport
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34
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Samenvatting:
This report describes the activities and outcomes of the first six monthsof the three-year ENGINE project Life-Cycle Analysis and Optimisation of
Solar Home Systems (project number: 74513). The whole project is divided into
four main activities that cover different perspectives of the use of solar PV
equipment by households: monitoring of solar home systems, conducting a
household survey, socio-economic and institutional analysis and lifetime
tests of PV equipment. In this phase of the project we focussed on hardware
development for a data acquisition system, on preparation of a survey
questionnaire and on general socio-economic and institutional aspects of
solar home system programmes. An analysis was made of experiences with data
loggers for solar home systems. Furthermore, a prototype was developed of a
small data logger. After testing the prototype it was concluded to postpone
further development activities and rely for the near future on equipment that
is readily available on the market. Several versions of an advanced user
interface were tested. Improvements were discussed with the manufacturer,
AME. Until now the modifications have not yet resulted in a version that can
be tested in the field. As preparation for the household survey, which will
take place parallel to the monitoring, a first draft questionnaire bas been
formulated. This needs to be expanded to include questions regarding
lifecycle, socio-economic and institutional aspects. Zimbabwe bas been
selected to conduct the household survey and the monitoring. The
socio-economic impacts discussed in this study deal with improvement of the
quality of life, the stimulation of commercial activity and associated
employment and getting acquainted with electricity. In the first phase of
this project, the preparations have been made for the experimental work in
the next phase. We are ready to start survey and monitoring work soon. 15
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