Table 1
The input values considered for NPV calculation for a grid-connected AWGPV system installed in Dubai UAE normalized for 1 PV module with 333 Wp (165 cm × 90 cm).
| Parameter | Description | Unit | Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG | Water generated in 1 yr | L | 720 |
| EG | Electricity generated in 1 yr by 333 Wp PV module | kWh | 705 |
| Echill1L | Energy consumed by chiller to produce 1 L of water | kWh/L | 2.22 |
| C0 | Initial investment cost normalised to 1 panel | USD | 2615 |
| O | Operating cost for 1 yr per panel | USD | 13.62 |
| PEG | Price of electricity generated for 1 yr* | USD/kWh | 0.063 |
| PEC | Price of electricity consumed by cooling unit* | USD/kWh | 0.063 |
| L | Lifetime of project | yr | 25 |
| r | Discount rate | %/yr | 4 |
| PW | Price of water generated for NPV = 0 | USD/L | 0.33 |
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