Performance Analysis of Hybrid PV/Diesel Energy System in Western Region of Saudi Arabia

<table class="table-group" id="tab3"><tr><td><table class="table"><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="2"><hr/></td></tr><tr class="thead"><td align="left">PV system</td><td align="center"> </td></tr><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="2"><hr/></td></tr><tr><td align="left">Size</td><td align="center">1.1–2.2 GW</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Lifetime</td><td align="center">20 yr</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Derating factor</td><td align="center">90%</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Capital cost</td><td align="center">$2500/kW</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Replacement cost</td><td align="center">$2000/kW</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Operating and maintenance cost</td><td align="center">$3/yr</td></tr><tr class="table-tr"><td colspan="2"><hr class="tbody-hr"/></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

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Table 3: Performance Analysis of Hybrid PV/Diesel Energy System in Western Region of Saudi Arabia 