Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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Chapter 5, Problem 59P
In southern California a photovoltaic (PV) system for a certain home costs $28,000 for parts and installation. This 6.1 kW system requires 350 ft2 of rooftop space and has an estimated life of 20 years.
- a. If this PV system saves $200 each month in electricity expenses, what is the simple payback period in months? (5.8)
- b. If the market value of the PV system is negligible, what is the system’s
IRR ? (5.6)
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