Techno-Environ-Economical Analysis of Floating PV/On-Ground PV/Grid Extension Systems for Electrification of a Remote Area in India

Remote area electrification is a major concern for government of any developing nation. India also working it but despite continuous efforts towards remote electrification, several thousand households in are un-electrified. Several schemes have been launched by Government such areas through grid extension still many not covered under the proposed due to economic, environmental and geographical reasons. Narayanpur district Chhattisgarh state has un-electrified regions various issues like poor literacy, untreated water facility lack access communication networks. In order find viable option electricity supply this region, case study performed feasibility off-grid floating photovoltaic (PV) system, on-ground PV system along with their comparative analysis respect certain parameters i.e. net present value (NPV), cost energy (CoE), environment cleanliness social acceptance. Floating systems designed simulated using System Adviser Model (SAM) software developed National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), USA. The results show that lowest CoE $0.0598/kWh least negative NPV $185,431 as compared other two options. However, found achieves positive $38,968 28th year project life.