الفهرس 
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Abstract
This work presents an improvement to the methods
previously developed for sizing optimal stand alone
photovoltaic (PV) systems. The design approach utilizes the
loss of load probability concept to quantify and analyse the
overall behaviour of the PV system. The described algorithm
enables the designer to determine the components of the
system that correspond to minimum life cycle costs at
certain prescribed power availability. The developed method
is applied for sizing a stand alone PV system that supplies
electrical power in a typical remote site chosen on the
North Western Egyptian coast. The obtained resul ts are
discussed and compared wi th those ob taLned on applying the
existing methods.
A Comprehensive economic study for the designed system
is presented. The study includes the utilization of locally
manufactured lead acid batteries which, throughout the
presented work, are tested and modelled to be used in PV
applications. The cost of energy produced in remote sites by
alternative sources (diesel or electrical grid extension)
are estimated and compared.