Three key geographical zones-the Euro area, Japan and the USA-are promoting the use of grid-connected PV through attractive financial support programmes. After a short introduction to the financial analysis of PV grid-connected systems, this paper presents some time-saving charts and tables intended to assess the profitability of such PV systems in respect of some of the economic measures of these programmes. These easy-to-use tools are addressed to PV designers and investors to help them assess their investment from an exclusively economic point of view. Decision-makers in the developed countries may also find them of value in planning their PV support measures. Some examples demonstrate how to use these tools, taking into account different available incentives and economic forecasts.
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