CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2018
| Author | Caimanque, Daniela Cristina |
|---|---|
| Title | Is the Distributed Generation Law effective? The case of the Chilean residential solar energy |
| Summary | In Chile, the number of projects interconnected by solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under the Law 20571 - Distributed Generation has been increasing over the last years. However, it is not clear whether these improvements are desirable for a country with high irradiation for solar energy. The study aims to develop a better understanding of the deployment of residential solar energy in Chile, focusing on the Distributed Generation Law. The method chosen to pursue this objective comprises two different elements: First, a comparison of the Chilean deployment of residential solar energy with the success case of the State of California. Secondly, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis of the Distributed Generation Law. Results show that external factors make the Law more effective than internal factors. External factors detected are: i. Decreasing cost of solar PV systems ii. International awareness about global warming and the promotion of green technologies. In contrast, an internal factor is the Net Billing scheme, because for owners of solar PV systems, the scheme is not economically attractive. Results also confirm that the development of residential solar energy in Chile is increasing, however, is spread is unequal socially and geographically. The recommendation is to transform the solar residential market in Chile in the same way as in the State of California. |
| Supervisor | LaBelle Michael |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2018/caimanque_daniela.pdf |
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