A comprehensive solution approach to the sustainability problem of photovoltaic systems: The Bolivian case. Issue 1 (1st January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dávalos, Arturo; de Jesús Gil Herrera, Richard
• Editors: Colmenares, Ramon Fernando
• Is Part Of: Cogent engineering. Volume 6:Issue 1(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-01-01
• Subjects: electricity -- off-grid photovoltaic systems -- non-renewable energy -- sustainability -- environmental; Engineering -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Engineering; Technology; Periodicals; 620
• DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2019.1691314
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2331-1916

Abstract

Abstract: Assess the sustainability of electricity provision for rural families through off-grid Photovoltaic Systems (PVS) in Bolivia during the last 10 years, is the essential core of this research. The sustainability analysis is considered under a multidimensional approach: documental analysis complemented by a field research and semi-structured interviews with local experts. In the Bolivian case more than 36 thousand PVS have been installed in the last 10 years under different schemes, but more than 90% of these, are out of operation, shown the absence of sustainability approach in these interventions. For this and considering the international experience, is sketched a proposal under an integrality approach. The proposal contemplates substantial modifications in the way of granting the SFV to the families, their faculties as well as the institutional roles; a tariffed service has been suggested as it happens throughout an off-network system.