농어촌형 펜스 태양광 발전사업의 수익성 분석
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Abstract
Solar power systems are being installed and operated in diverse spaces to achieve net-zero goals and advance energy transitions. In rural areas, agrivoltaics—which combine agriculture with energy production—have the potential to enhance land-use efficiency and generate financial benefits. This study aims to conduct a financial feasibility analysis by establishing and operating a pilot site for rural fence-type solar power systems. The target areas were classified into coastal salt flats and inland rice paddies. Solar panels were installed with two directional alignments—southwest-northeast and southeast-northwest—to compare the operational conditions within the same area. The study analyzed the Profitability Index (PI), Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) using empirical data for one year from the pilot site. The results revealed that the PI ranged from 1.21 to 1.27, with the NPV amounting to approximately 54.3 million KRW per 100 kW and the IRR ranging from 8.40% to 9.43%, demonstrating financial viability. The findings of this study are expected to serve as foundational policy data for enhancing the adoption of solar power systems in South Korea, where mountainous terrain, high population, and building density limit the availability of suitable installation sites.