The total power that needs to be generated from then PV installation should be:
1,240.1 + 1,380.3 + 106.7 = 2,727.1 GWh
Considering the effect of capacity factor and efficiency the power needed:
2,727.1 / ( 0.93 x 0.18) = 2,727.1 / 0.1674 = 16,290.91995 GWh
The installation capacity required = 16,290.91995 / 8,760 = 1.859694 GW
What is the PV installation capacity required (in GW) if all the conventional power sources are...
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