Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8115575 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 2016 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Currently, Tanzania has Standardized Power Purchase (SPP) rates, which target generators connected to the national grid and distribution systems of mini-grids or isolated grids. We found for the off-FiT tariff the total amount needed to support the same number of customers by solar and hydro-mini grids versus diesel would be of 31.5 million US$, or a premium of 0.11 US$/kWh to the present current SPPs tariff of 0.24 US$/kWh for PV. We also found that a technology specific FiT tariff would be most suitable to attract national and international investors by providing a rate of return that compensates the risk of the investment. The overall support is comparable to the 36 million US$ that the government currently subsidizes and allocates to diesel mini-grids in country, and this shows the potential for a long-term renewable energy strategy for mini-grid areas.
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Authors
M. Moner-Girona, R. Ghanadan, M. Solano-Peralta, I. Kougias, K. Bódis, T. Huld, S. Szabó,