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.
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Executive Director
Dr. Elshurafa is the Executive Director of the Utilities and Renewables Department and possesses 20+ years of experience garnered on…
Dr. Elshurafa is the Executive Director of the Utilities and Renewables Department and possesses 20+ years of experience garnered on three continents. His research interests lie in renewable energy policy, electricity market design and regulation, and power systems modeling. He has led and executed several national modeling initiatives at distributed and utility scales. Some aspects of his research have been adopted by BP in their seminal annual Statistical Review. He is listed among the top 2% scientists globally as per Stanford, and he is a board member of the Saudi Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority. Credited with 50+ papers and patents, he holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and an MBA in Finance.
Expertise
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Electricity Market Design and Regulation
- Power Sector Modeling
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![Trends in Global Solar Photovoltaic Installation in 2023](https://wscdn-01.kapsarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pdf-243324-page-1.jpg)
Trends in Global Solar Photovoltaic Installation in 2023
Much of the discussion around the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has focused on…
16th July 2024![Framework for Leveraging the Digitalization of Power Systems within the Context of Energy Transition](https://wscdn-01.kapsarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pdf-241934-page-1.jpg)
Framework for Leveraging the Digitalization of Power Systems within the Context of Energy Transition
Much of the discussion around the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has focused on…
7th July 2024