A solar system is to be installed in Phoenix Arizona The est
A solar system is to be installed in Phoenix, Arizona. The estimated amounts of energy from the system as a function of collector area are shown in the following tabulation. If the solar system costs $195/m2 and is to be paid off over 25 years at 10% interest, prepare the total cost curve and specify the cost optimal system. Assume that the backup fuel is fuel oil at $7/GJ and that the fuel price is inflating at 8%/year. The total energy demand for which the solar system is constructed is estimated to be 1000 GJ/year.
| Collector Area (m^2) | Energy Delivered (GJ) |
| 100 | 336 |
| 150 | 444 |
| 200 | 531 |
| 250 | 612 |
| 300 | 673 |
| 400 | 791 |
| 500 | 856 |
| 600 | 915 |
Solution
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