Electricity Access, Community Healthcare Service Delivery, and Rural Development Nexus: Analysis of 3 Solar Electrified CHPS in Off-Grid Communities in Ghana
Table 3
Unit cost per component of solar PV system installation in Ghana.
Variable
Cost/value
Cost of solar PV modules
US$ 0.48–0.55 per Wp of solar panels, based on brand and specific PV technology
Cost of battery
US$ 134–152 per kWh, deep cycle, gel-type
Cost of hybrid inverter
US$ 210–270 per kW of hybrid inverter, based on brand
Cost of cables for installing PV, inverter, and battery system
US$ 350–450 per kW system, based on data obtained from licensed PV installers in Ghana
Mounting poles and accessories
US$ 100–140, per meter length of 8-inch ID pipe, depending on material type and specifications
Labour cost for installation of solar PV system
US$ 350–480 per kW of solar system installation, including battery and inverter. Installation cost varies depending on the qualification of the installer
Maintenance cost for solar PV system (cleaning of panels)
US$ 150–200 per kWp of PV array per year, based on data obtained from licensed solar companies in Ghana
