Renewable Energy Cost Analysis - Solar Photovoltaics

Abstract

The papers are not a detailed financial analysis of project economics. However, they do provide simple, clear metrics based on up-to-date and reliable information which can be used to evaluate the costs and performance of different renewable power generation technologies. These reports help to inform the current debate about renewable power generation and assist governments and key decision makers to make informed decisions on policy and investment. The dataset used in these papers will be augmented over time with new project cost data collected from IRENA Member Countries. The combined data will be the basis for forthcoming IRENA publications and toolkits to assist countries with renewable energy policy development and planning. Therefore, we welcome your feedback on the data and analysis presented in these papers, and we hope that they help you in your policy, planning and investment decisions.