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Optimal allocation of solar PV systems in rural areas using genetic algorithms: a case study

M.H. AlbadiDepartment of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, Muscat-123, Sultanate of OmanCorrespondence[email protected]
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A.S. Al-HinaiDepartment of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, Muscat-123, Sultanate of Oman
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N.N. Al-AbriDepartment of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, Muscat-123, Sultanate of Oman
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Y.H. Al-BusafiDepartment of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, Muscat-123, Sultanate of Oman
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R.S. Al-SadairiDepartment of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, Muscat-123, Sultanate of Oman
Pages 301-306 | Received 12 Aug 2012, Accepted 13 Mar 2013, Published online: 14 Jun 2013

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