A Bottom-Up Approach to PV System Design for Rural Locality Electrification: A Case Study in Burkina Faso

Table 2

Technical information of PV module.

Parameters’ description	Values
Maximum power ()	250 W
Open circuit voltage ()	37.4 V
Short circuit current ()	8.55 A
Temperature factor ()	−0.003865/°C
Life time	25 years
Ground reflection	20%
Efficiency	15.43%
Operating temperature	47°C
Capital cost ()	0.67 USD/W
Replacement cost ()	0.67 USD/W
Operation and maintenance (O&M) cost ()	0.5 USD/kW/Year

() These prices are derived from data obtained from local Burkinabe distributors and manufacturers.