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An Assessment of Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs for Grid-Connected PV Systems in the Kuwaiti Market

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In this paper, a comparative study assessing net metering and feed-in tariffs is proposed for grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems in the Kuwaiti market. This study measures the impact of the two mechanisms as well as a mechanism combining both approaches in deploying solar energy systems in residential areas. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are inspected to determine the optimal approach for Kuwaiti market conditions. A feasibility study on installing a roof-mounted PV system in a typical Kuwaiti residential building is utilized to validate the optimum solar electricity mechanism. The proposed study intends to reduce the peak load demand in Kuwait’s electric grid as a solution to the shortage of electric production capacity by encouraging investors and house owners to invest in solar energy. PV*Sol premium 2018 (R10) and RETScreen software packages are utilized to perform the assessment and study analysis.

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  1. Electrical Engineering Technology Department, College of Technological Studies, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), 12064, Kuwait, Kuwait

    Bader N. Alajmi & Nabil A. Ahmed

  2. Electrical and Control Department, College of Engineering & Technology, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Cairo, 2033, Egypt

    Ibrahim Abdelsalam

  3. Electrical Power and Machines Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11517, Egypt

    Mostafa I. Marei

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Alajmi, B.N., Ahmed, N.A., Abdelsalam, I. et al. An Assessment of Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs for Grid-Connected PV Systems in the Kuwaiti Market. Arab J Sci Eng 47, 3055–3067 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-06052-1

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