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Ahmad, H S, Ayoush, M D and Al-Alwan, M S (2019) Causes of delay to public infrastructure projects according to engineers representing different contract parties. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 153–79.

Aibinu, A A, Carter, S, Francis, V and Vaz-Serra, P (2019) Request for information frequency and their turnaround time in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 1–15.

Ershadi, M J, Edrisabadi, R and Shakouri, A (2019) Strategic alignment of project management with health, safety and environmental management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 78–93.

Eyiah-Botwe, E, Aigbavboa, C O and Thwala, W D (2019) Curbing PPP construction projects’ failure using enhanced stakeholder management success in developing countries. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 50–63.

Jalali, A, Hidzir, N I, Jaafar, M and Dahalan, N (2019) Factors that trigger bullying amongst subcontractors toward intention to quit in the construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 140–52.

Liu, S, Jin, H, Liu, C, Xie, B and Mills, A (2019) Investment apportionments among participants of PPP rental retirement villages. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 64–77.

Owolabi, H, Oyedele, L, Alaka, H, Ajayi, S, Bilal, M and Akinade, O (2019) Risk mitigation in PFI/PPP project finance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 28–49.

Rethnam, O R, Palaniappan, S and Ashokkumar, V (2019) Life cycle cost analysis of 1MW power generation using roof-top solar PV panels. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 124–39.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Life cycle cost; Roof-top solar PV panel;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2018-0161
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to focus on life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of 1 MW roof-top Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels installed in warm and humid climatic region in Southern India. The effect of actual power generated from solar PV panels on financial indicators is evaluated. Design/methodology/approach LCCA is done using the actual power generated from solar PV panels for one year. The net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), simple payback period (SPP) and discounted payback period (DPP) are determined for a base case scenario. The effect of service life and the differences between the ideal power expected and the actual power generated is evaluated. Findings A base case scenario is evaluated using the actual power generation data, 25-year service life and 6 percent discount rate. The NPV, IRR, SPP and DPP are found to be INR 13m, 8 percent, 10.9 years and 18.8 years respectively. It is found that the actual power generated is about one-third less than the ideal power estimated by consultants prior to project bidding. The payback period increases by 70–120 percent when the actual power generated from solar PV panels is considered. Originality/value The return on investment calculated based on ideal power generation data without considering the operation and maintenance related aspects may lead to incorrect financial assessment. Hence, strategies toward solar power generation should also focus on the actual system performance during operation.

Sayed, A M, Assaf, S, Aldosary, A S, Hassanain, M A and Abdallah, A (2019) Drivers of e-bidding implementation in the Saudi Arabian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 16–27.

Tennakoon, G, Waidyasekara, A and Ekanayake, B (2019) Revisiting the role of professionals in designing buildings with low embodied and operational energy. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 110–23.

Ugulu, R A, Arewa, A and Allen, S (2019) Project-specific constraints influencing productivity of tradespeople in the Nigerian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 94–109.