Table 5 Sizing and cost estimation of solar PV system. [aCost was calculated based on Egyptian exchange rate, bWiring and connections 5% of the sum of solar module, charge controller, batteries and inverter35].
Component | Cost per unit (USD/unit)a | Scale-up solar-powered production system | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | Sizing | Total cost (USD) | ||
1. Solar module | 0.47/Wp | 780 | 300 Wp | 109,980 |
2. Charge controller | 0.86/A | 195 | 50 A × 24 V | 8385 |
3. Batteries | 0.59/Ah | 2490 | 300 Ah × 12 V | 440,730 |
4. Inverter | 0.14/W | 26 | 10,000 W | 36,400 |
5. Wiring and connectionsb | 29,775 | |||
Total | 625,270 | |||
