Technical-economic evaluation of the application of photovoltaic solar energy at airports: a case study at Fortaleza International Airport.
Airport; Photovoltaic system; Techno-economic analysis; indicators financial resources.
Brazil has one of the best solar resources in the world due to the high annual radiation that arrives in the country, combined with its geography, its climate and other fiscal aspects that make it an ideal location for the implementation of different solar projects. Given this In reality, this study presents an analysis of technical and economic feasibility for implementation of solar photovoltaic plants at airports in Brazil, more specifically at Fortaleza International Airport, object of this case study. For technical analysis, the geographical conditions of the region where the airport is located as well as the aspects of operation and maintenance of the system and the electrical network close to it. Economically, the PV system will be evaluated according to financial indicators based on cash flow, discounted as Net Present Value (NPV), Payback Period with Discount (DPBP), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Profitability Index (IR) and Cost Level of Electricity (LCOE). In addition, a sensitivity analysis and a probability distribution of the LCOE will be carried out to assess possible impacts on the investment value and financial indicators.