Much of the discussion around the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has focused on the costs of PV modules that convert sunlight to electricity. The overall capital cost of a PV system consists of two components: the cost of the modules and the balance-of-systems (BOS) costs. The BOS is a catch-all term to describe everything needed to erect and commission the PV system. The BOS costs include cables, the mounting system, solar inverters, labor costs, permitting costs, and site preparation costs.

Research Fellow Amro is a research fellow with 15 years of research experience on three continents in the fields of technology and energy. His… Amro is a research fellow with 15 years of research experience on three continents in the fields of technology and energy. His interests lie in renewable energy policy, particularly technology assessment, cost trends, supply chain development of the solar industry, and how solar energy interacts and affects conventional forms of power generation. Previously, he was a research fellow at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a registered professional engineer in Canada and a senior member of the IEEE. Amro is the author of more than 40 papers and reports and is also the inventor of several patents.
Expertise
- Solar PV
- Renewable energy policy and microgrids
Publications See all Amro Elshurafa’s publications
The Value of Storage in Electricity Generation: A Qualitative and Quantitative Review
Much of the discussion around the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has focused on…
26th November 2020
The Value of Storage in Electricity Generation: A Qualitative and Quantitative Review
Much of the discussion around the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has focused on…
26th November 2020