Analyzing the Off-Grid Performance of the Hybrid Photovoltaic/Diesel Energy System for a Peripheral Village

Table 2

Cost of grid extension.

Component	Quantity	Unit cost (Apx.)
Cost of 11 kV line from 33 kV grid point	25 km	$3870/km
Transformer setup cost, 11 kVA	2	$925
Distribution lines		$4620/transformer
Number of households	108
Total number of productive and commercial loads (Apx.)	10
Cost of distribution for each household, fixture, internal wiring, etc.		30$/connection
Annual operation and maintenance costs		2.5% of the total capital cost