Simplified Matrix of Energy Sources

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Energy Solution
Capital Costs & O&M
Site Specificities
Other Characteristics
High capital costs, lower operating costs
Usable in all remote locations
Modularity/Suitable low energy ICT applications
Generator Sets (diesel/gas)
Lower capital costs, higher operating costs
Usable in all locations, high fuel costs in remote areas
Environmental pollution/ difficult maintenance in remote places
Higher capital costs and lower operating costs
Site and region specific
Availability of grid connections
Moderate capital costs and low operating costs
Extremely site specific
Less suitable to power dedicated ICT systems