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This feasibility study aims in identifying all the possible present and future applications of small stand-alone photovoltaic systems in Greece. For the purpose of this study three major steps should be undertaken. The first step, which has been performed already, was to interview major public organizations who seem to be potential customers and others involved in photovoltaics. The second step is to adopt the best methodology to analyze potential markets. For this purpose it is necessary to estimate the size of the photovoltaic system components before proceeding to an economic analysis. A computer program has been written for the above and first results are presented. The third step will be to go back to the customers with the complete analysis and estimate the future markets.
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Soras, K.F., Makios, V. (1983). Feasibility Study for Small Solar Cell Operated Units. In: Van Overstraeten, R., Palz, W. (eds) Photovoltaic Power Generation. Solar Energy R&D in the European Community, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7136-3_32
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