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 20 years of experience in energy and technology garnered on three continents. His research… Amro is a research Fellow with 20 years of experience in energy and technology garnered on three continents. His research interests lie in renewable energy policy, power systems modeling, and hybrid microgrid design and optimization. He has led and executed several national modeling initiatives both at the distributed and utility scales. Some aspects of his research have been adopted by BP in creating their seminal annual statistical review. Amro is the author of 40+ papers and the inventor of several patents. He holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and an MBA in finance.
Expertise
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Power Sector Modeling
- Hybrid Microgrid Design and Optimization
- Storage and Solar PV Industry
Publications See all Amro Elshurafa’s publications

Cross-seasonal Fuel Savings from Load Shifting in the Saudi Industrial Sector
Much of the discussion around the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has focused on…
11th April 2022
Achieving Renewable Energy Targets Without Compromising the Power Sector’s Reliability
Much of the discussion around the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has focused on…
22nd March 2022