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=== Assistant: To determine if the revenue from selling electricity generated by the solar farm will cover the total investment costs … ===
To determine if the revenue from selling electricity generated by the solar farm will cover the total investment costs within 10 years, we need to follow these steps:
# Estimate Annual Revenue from Electricity Sales: - Calculate the total annual electricity production. - Determine the selling price of electricity per kWh. - Compute the annual revenue by multiplying the annual production by the selling price.
# Compare the Total Investment Costs with the Revenue Over 10 Years: - Calculate the total revenue over 10 years. - Compare this total revenue with the initial investment to see if the project breaks even, or if not, how long it would take to do so.

===== From the previous calculation, the solar farm's annual electricity production is approximately: =====

429.82 TWh/year or 429,820,000,000 kWh/year429.82 \, \text{TWh/year} \, \text{or} \, 429,820,000,000 \, \text{kWh/year} 429.82TWh/yearor429,820,000,000kWh/year
===== The current average price of electricity in Egypt can be a reference point. As of 2023, the average cost for industrial electricity in Egypt is around: =====

$0.10 to $0.12 per kWh\$0.10 \, \text{to} \, \$0.12 \, \text{per kWh} $0.10to$0.12per kWh
We'll use $0.11 per kWh as a representative selling price.

===== Annual Revenue=Annual Production×Selling Price\text{Annual Revenue} = \text{Annual Production} \times \text{Selling Price} Annual Revenue=Annual Production×Selling Price =====
Annual Revenue=429,820,000,000 kWh/year×$0.11 per kWh=$47,280,200,000 per year\text{Annual Revenue} = 429,820,000,000 \, \text{kWh/year} \times \$0.11 \, \text{per kWh} = \$47,280,200,000 \, \text{per year}Annual Revenue=429,820,000,000kWh/year×$0.11per kWh=$47,280,200,000per year
===== Total Revenue over 10 Years=Annual Revenue×10\text{Total Revenue over 10 Years} = \text{Annual Revenue} \times 10 Total Revenue over 10 Years=Annual Revenue×10 =====
Total Revenue over 10 Years=$47,280,200,000 per year×10=$472,802,000,000\text{Total Revenue over 10 Years} = \$47,280,200,000 \, \text{per year} \times 10 = \$472,802,000,000Total Revenue over 10 Years=$47,280,200,000per year×10=$472,802,000,000
===== From the previous estimation, the total investment required is approximately: =====

$463 billion\$463 \, \text{billion} $463billion
===== - Total Investment: $463 billion =====
* Total Revenue Over 10 Years: $472.8 billion

The total revenue over 10 years ($472.8 billion) slightly exceeds the total investment cost ($463 billion). This suggests that the project would cover its expenses and start generating profit slightly before the 10-year mark.

===== 1. Break-even Timeframe: - Given the estimated numbers, the project is likely to break even just under 10 years. =====
# Revenue Beyond 10 Years: - After the break-even point, all subsequent revenues would contribute to profits and further expansion.
# Factors That Could Influence Profitability: - Electricity Prices: Changes in electricity prices could affect revenue. If prices increase, the project would be profitable sooner. - Operational Costs: Although the investment covers the setup, ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) costs are also a factor. This analysis assumes these costs are covered by the annual revenue. - Technological Improvements: Advances in solar technology could reduce costs or increase efficiency, improving the financial outlook. - Government Policies and Incentives: Subsidies or tax breaks could reduce the initial investment burden and improve profitability.
# Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: - A more detailed financial analysis might involve discounting future cash flows to present value, considering the time value of money. However, the above calculation provides a straightforward comparison.

===== With the given assumptions and current electricity prices, the solar farm project in the Sahara Desert would likely break even just under 10 years. Any improvements in technology, increases in electricity prices, or government incentives could accelerate profitability. =====