Towards grid parity in insular energy systems: The case of photovoltaics (PV) in Cyprus

Energy Policy

Volumn 65, Issue , 2014, Pages 223-228

  Fokaides, Paris A ^a   Kylili, Angeliki ^a  

^a FREDERICK UNIVERSITY   (Cyprus)

Author keywords

Cyprus; Grid parity; Insular energy systems; Photovoltaics

Indexed keywords

CYPRUS; ENERGY SYSTEMS; GRID PARITIES; GRID-SUPPLIED ELECTRICITY; MANUFACTURING COST; PHOTOVOLTAICS; PRIMARY ENERGIES; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE;

COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; COSTS;

SOLAR ENERGY;

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY; ELECTRICITY GENERATION; ELECTRICITY SUPPLY; ENERGY MARKET; ENERGY PLANNING; PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT; PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM; RENEWABLE RESOURCE; SOLAR POWER;

CYPRUS;

EID: 84890309297     PISSN: 03014215     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.10.045     Document Type: Article

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