Technoeconomic Assessment of Constructing a Solar Photovoltaic Plant (50 MW) in the Sughd Region, Republic of Tajikistanстатья
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Аннотация:The present study is devoted to the technoeconomic assessment of constructing a 50 MW solar photovoltaic power plant (SPPP) in the Sughd Region of the Republic of Tajikistan. In the context of growing energy deficits and decreasing availability of hydropower resources, the use of solar generation is proposed as a sustainable and economically viable solution. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the SPP’s parameters, including site selection, technical characteristics of the equipment, performance forecasts, and the project’s financial and economic indicators. Calculations show that the use of horizontal single-axis tracker (HSAT) mounting systems reduces the nominal levelized cost of electricity (Nom LCOE) to 3.49 cents/kWh and the discounted cash flow levelized cost of electricity (DCF LCOE) to 5.08 cents/kWh, which are 7.9 and 9.1% lower, respectively, compared to fixed-tilt structures. The simple payback period for the HSAT configuration is 8 years, and the discounted payback period is 17 years, which are more favorable than the respective values for fixed-tilt systems (9 and 21 years, respectively). The results confirm the feasibility of constructing an SPPP in the Sughd Region, which will help reduce pressure on hydropower resources and enhance the region’s energy security.