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Photovoltaic technology is one of the best potential energy sources in Iran but until now, this technology has not been diffused appropriately.
PAZH | According to the review of research on PV TIS, it was found that in developing countries such as Iran, quantitative analyses based on simulation by system dynamics have not been performed, and also, positive and negative effective factors on this system (incentives and barriers), are not comprehensively identified.
Photovoltaic (PV) systems can be used to generate electricity due to the potential for solar energy in Iran. Applying floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems is a new approach to utilizing PV systems in water. Most of Iran’s energy consumption is supplied by fossil fuels, especially oil and gas.
In recent years, Iran has faced environmental problems and air pollution. Electricity generation using fossil fuels has led to increased environmental pollution. Accordingly, PV systems can be used to generate electricity due to the potential for solar energy in Iran.
The necessity of increasing the utilization of renewable energies
The necessity of increasing the utilization of renewable energies and lowering the dependence on fossil energies for power generation has been increasingly regarded worldwide. Thanks to its desirable solar radiation potential, Iran can lower its level of dependence on fossil fuels for power generation significantly by developing distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) systems.
It is worth mentioning that energy prices in Iran and the decreasing trend of oil prices in the world (from 97.98 USD/STB in 2013 down to 39.68 USD/STB) have interrupted positive revenue streams that were otherwise anticipated for DSPV systems, leaving the spiritual and environmental aspects of the industry as the only concerns that are being focused on at the moment.
Moreover, the current laws and policies codified by SATBA are inadequate to guarantee the purchase of electricity at a rate that is about ten times higher than the sell rate to customers, with the required financing for purchasing PV modules still being the main barrier to entering the industry.
This barrier can be tackled by increased participation of financing institutes for providing the required funds for importing the needed equipment and furnishing low-interest loans to interested customers.
This can be facilitated by legislating promotional laws to encourage such customers. Finally, the roles and relationships between different players of this business model were explained thoroughly.
