scholarly journals Mathematical modeling of parameters of solar modules for a solar power plant 2.5 MW in the climatic conditions of the Republic of Cuba

2019 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 04013
Author(s):  
Daniel Guerra ◽  
Emiliia Iakovleva
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Software Environment ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Scale Experiment

Today, the problem of increasing the efficiency of solar panels is relevant. The parameters and characteristics of solar modules are analyzed using computer modeling methods. Many contemporary scientists are busy with the problem of modeling different solar modules in different conditions. This paper presents the results of mathematical modeling in the Matlab software environment of photoelectric modules of the DSM-240-C model. Based on the obtained simulation results, it seems possible to study the characteristics of solar modules depending on various external and internal factors – temperature and illumination. Also in this paper, we present the results of a full-scale experiment of photovoltaic modules that are part of a 2.5 MW solar power plant operating in the Republic of Cuba. The results of the experiment confirm the effectiveness of the simulation.

scholarly journals Technical and Economic Analysis of Modernization of Solar Power Plant: A Case Study from the Republic of Cuba

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 822
Author(s):  
Emiliia Iakovleva ◽  
Daniel Guerra ◽  
Pavel Tcvetkov ◽  
Yaroslav Shklyarskiy
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Module ◽  
Technical And Economic Analysis ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
The Republic

The problem of increasing the efficiency of existing power plants is relevant for many countries. Solar power plants built at the end of the 20th century require, as their shelf lives have now expired, not only the replacement of the solar modules, but also the modernization of their component composition. This is due to the requirements to improve the efficiency of power plants to ensure the expansion of renewable energy technologies. This article presents a technical and economic analysis of the choice of solar power plant modernization method, which consists of (1) a method for calculating the amount of power generation; (2) the modeling of solar power plants under specific climatic conditions; (3) the analysis of electricity generation using different types of PV modules and solar radiation trapping technologies in Matlab/Simulink; and (4) the technical and economic analysis of a 2.5 MW solar power plant in the Republic of Cuba (in operation since 2015), for which four different modernization options were considered. All the scenarios differ in the depth of modernization; the results of the analysis were compared with the existing plant. The results of the study showed that the different modernization scenarios respond differently to changes in the inputted technical and economic parameters (cost per kWh, inflation rate, losses, and power plant efficiency). The maximum NPV deviations among the considered scenarios are: a 1% increase in inflation reduces NPV by 2%; a decrease in losses from 20% to 10% increases the NPV by 2.5%; a change in cost from EUR 0.05 to EUR 0.1 increases the NPV by more than 3.5 times. The dependence of the economic results was also tested as a function of three factors: solar module efficiency, inflation, and the price per 1 kWh. It was found that the greatest influence on the NPV of the proposed model is the price per 1 kWh. Based on this analysis, an algorithm was developed to choose the most effective scenario for the conditions of the Republic of Cuba for the modernization of the existing power plants.

scholarly journals EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH OF DOUBLE-SIDED SOLAR MODULES EFFICIENCY IN THE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF CENTRAL KAZAKHSTAN

2018 ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Alexey Yurchenko ◽  
Vyacheslav Yugay ◽  
Elena Neshina
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis

The article presents studies of double-sided solar modules in Kazakhstan. To conduct an experimental research of double-sided solar modules efficiency in the climatic conditions of Central Kazakhstan we have created an experimental solar power plant (SPP) located on the territory of Karaganda State Technical University. The solar power plant consists of four photovoltaic modules of KZ PV 270 M72 type and four photovoltaic modules of FSM-185D type. The rotary system was not used; solar panels are southward (directed to the south). The comparison was made with the solar power plant without orientation system which uses four photovoltaic modules of KZ PV 270 M72 type produced by Astana Solar LLP. The statistical analysis of information with an assessment of parameters of distribution and criteria for processing of results of scientific experiment is carried out. The correlation and regression analysis is performed. The least square method (coefficient calculation) is used in data processing. We have developed the computational model simulating the SPP by means of which the theoretical averaged values of energy amount generated in kWh/day have been obtained, and the actual values have been received by in-use measurements of SPP parameters within a year. The results of this work showed that the use of double-sided solar modules in Kazakhstan is very promising and can be a decisive factor for their widespread use with the tendency to lower prices.

scholarly journals RESEARCH OF ENERGY LOSS IN A SOLAR POWER PLANT AT A TRACTION SUBSTATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 149-160
Author(s):  
Vladislav Panchenko ◽  
Ruslan Kharin
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Energy Losses ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Power Performance ◽  
Network Losses ◽  
The Impact

An analysis of losses in a solar power plant of direct current № 18 с. Zmiiv, Kharkivregion with all climatic conditions of this region. The energy efficiency indicators of inverters used in these solar power plants are analyzed. According to experimental data based on the softwarepackage PVsyst measured energy losses generated by a solar power plant. Connecting the SES to themains can improve the voltage levels at the system nodes, but it is necessary to provide a powerreserve in the system to cover the power deficit in the event of a sudden shutdown due to naturalfactors.To analyze the energy losses of solar energy, the software package PVsyst was used, whichallows you to analyze the parameters of electricity losses with the display of loss diagrams for theyear and the dependence of the amount of losses in electricity generation by solar panels. PVsystsoftware is used to calculate the output power, performance, and total loss of a station connected tothe network. Losses calculated by PVsyst software include two types: PV array loss and System loss.After analyzing research conducted in Ukraine and other European countries, it is possible toconclude that the impact of poor quality electricity on electrical equipment is quite significant, andthe study of the impact of unconventional generation sources on electricity quality indicators willidentify ways to reduce electricity losses and increase electricity life equipment. The efficiency ofsolar energy conversion is greatly reduced due to reflections from the surface of the photovoltaicsystem. Also due to the peculiarities of the construction of photovoltaic converters there is a decreasein the efficiency of solar panels with increasing temperature.

Pengembangan Sistem Pengaturan Suplai Beban (Ats) Pada Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Hibrid Berbasiskan Mikrokontroler

Kilat ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-271
Author(s):  
Sugeng Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Hybrid Power ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
One Year

ABSTRACT Renewable energy is potential alternative energy to replace the central role of fossil energy which has been going on since the early 20th century. The solar power plant is alternative energy, especially for households and industry, and can be designed as a hybrid power plant consisting of solar panels, batteries, an automatic transfer switch (ATS), and a grid. This research will focus on developing ATS based on a microcontroller. It functions to regulate the load supply automatically from the three sources of electrical energy, like solar panels, batteries, and grid while the microcontroller functions to monitor the transfer of power from the solar power plant to grid and voltage movements in the system so that current and voltage data can be recorded from time to time to improve system reliability, effectiveness, and efficiency of the tool. ATS components consist of MCB, magnetic contactor, timer H3CR, relay, 2000VA inverter, solar charge controller 100A, NodeMCU ESP8266 IoT, and battery 12V 100AH. This research is conducted in one year to produce ATS based on a microcontroller that can automatically regulate the supply of loads from the three sources of electrical energy with a good level of efficiency and stability.  Keywords: solar power plants, hybrid power plants, an automatic transfer switch.  ABSTRAK Energi baru terbarukan merupakan energi alternatif yang potensial untuk menggantikan peran sentral dari energi fosil yang telah berlangsung sejak awal abad ke 20. PLTS merupakan salah satu energi alternatif penyedia energi listrik untuk rumah tangga dan industri serta dapat dirancang sebagai sistem pembangkit listrik tenaga hibrid (PLTH) yang terdiri dari panel surya, baterai, sistem pengaturan beban atau ATS (automatic transfer switch) dan jaringan PLN. Peneltian difokuskan pada pengembangan sistem ATS berbasiskan mikrokontroler. ATS berfungsi untuk mengatur suplai beban secara otomatis dari ketiga sumber energi listrik yaitu panel surya, baterai dan PLN sedangkan mikrokontroler berfungsi memonitor perpindahan daya dari PLTS ke sumber PLN dan pergerakan tegangan pada sistem sehingga dapat dilakukan pencatatan data arus dan tegangan dari waktu ke waktu sehingga dapat meningkatkan keandalan sistem, efektifitas dan efisiensi alat. Komponen ATS terdiri dari MCB, magnetic contactor, timer H3CR, relay, inverter 2000VA, solar charge controller 100A, NodeMCU ESP8266 IoT, dan baterai 12V 100Ah. Penelitian ini akan dilakukan dalam periode satu tahun menghasilkan ATS berbasiskan mikrokontroler yang dapat mengatur suplai beban secara otomatis dari ketiga sumber energi listrik dengan tingkat efisiensi dan kestabilan yang baik. Tim penelitian ini tediri dari 3 orang dan berasal dari program studi teknik elektro, IT PLN.  Kata kunci: pembangkit listrik tenaga surya, pembangkit listrik tenaga hibrid, pengaturan suplai beban.

scholarly journals Improving the energy efficiency of a solar power plant

2020 ◽  
pp. 132-143
Author(s):  
I. R. Vashchyshak ◽  
V. S Tsykh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
The South ◽  
Inclination Angles ◽  
Fixed Power ◽  
Solar Power Plants

The urgency of the work is due to the feasibility of increasing the energy efficiency of solar power plants through the use of solar energy concentrators. Ways to improve the energy efficiency of solar panels using a sys-tem of directional mirrors, flat Fresnel lenses, spherical concentrators and trackers have been investigated. It is established that the most optimal way to improve the energy efficiency of solar panels is to use inexpensive track-ers with a simple design. The analysis of known types of solar panels, which differ in materials from which their elements are made, and the coefficients of efficiency – dependence of energy produced by a photocell on the intensity of solar radiation per unit of its surface has been carried out, and the type of solar panels by the criterion “price-quality” has been selected. A tracker design has been developed to track the angle of inclination of solar panels to increase efficiency. The electricity generated by the proposed solar power plant was calculated using an online calculator. It is projected to reduce losses when generating electricity for a given power plant due to the use of a tracker compared to a fixed power system, with the same number of solar panels. In order to reduce the cost of the tracker, it is suggested to orientate it to the south at once, and to change the inclination angles twice a year (in early April and late August). The energy efficiency of the power plant is calculated in two stages. At the first stage the amount of electricity from solar panels per year when adjusting only the angle of inclination of the panels to the south is calculated. At the second stage energy efficiency of the power plant is calculated taking into account the increase of energy efficiency of the solar power plant when using the tracker system. The calculated electricity generation of the proposed solar power plant with tracker confirmed the efficiency and feasibility of using the designed tracker system. The application of the designed tracker system allows to increase the energy efficiency of solar panels by an average of 25%.

scholarly journals Cooperative Robot System for Fault Diagnosis of Solar Panels at Mega Solar Power Plant

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
Mitsuru ENDO ◽  
Mai ENDO ◽  
Takao KAKIZAKI ◽  
Yasuhiro NAKAMURA ◽  
Tsukasa HEBIISHI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fault Diagnosis ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Robot System

scholarly journals The Solar Renewable Energy System Study with A Capacity of 1300 W Utilizing Polycrystalline Photovoltaic

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 005-011
Author(s):  
Armin Sofijan
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Battery Life ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Electricity Grid

Solar energy is one of the alternative energy that is environmentally friendly and cheapraw materials and available throughout the year as a substitute for conventional energy whose raw materials are getting thinner and have a bad impact on the environment such as air pollution, noise and hazardous waste for the environment over a long period of time, solar energy has great potential as an independent solar power plant, which offers solutions to provide electricity to meet electricity needs, especially in areas not yet covered by the electricity grid of the National Electric Company. The 1300 W solar power plant is planned to use polycrystalline solar panels with a capacity 100 WP, combined with battery components and inverters, it can generate AC current for daily electricity needs. The greater the electrical load, the faster the battery life. This research shows that it takes 60 polycrystalline solar panels for 12 hours, 26 Solar Chargers 15 A, 9 batteries with a capacity of 150 Ah, and 15 Inverters 1300 W.

scholarly journals Rancang Bangun Modul Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) Sistem Off-grid Sebagai Alat Penunjang Praktikum Di Laboratorium

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Muhammad Syahwil ◽  
Nasrudin Kadir
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power System ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Main Components

This study aims to design and manufacture a practical module for a small-scale off-grid solar power system with a power capacity of 320Wp. This module consists of the main components of an off-grid type solar power system such as solar panels, Solar Charger Controller (SCC), batteries, inverters, ac/dc loads and power meter measuring instruments integrated in one module. The method used is laboratory research methods and literature study. The literature study method is to look for literature related to solar power plant as a support in making modules and laboratory methods, namely testing modules/ systems with certain conditions. Stages This research method includes identification of problems in the laboratory, literature study, design/layout of the PLTS module, determining the type and analysis of the capacity of solar panels, SCC, inverters and batteries, supplying materials/components, manufacturing modules, and testing modules in the laboratory. The output and benefits of this research are getting a practical module for the solar power plant system which makes it easier for students to understand the working principles of the PLTS system; also to optimize practicum activities in the laboratory. From the results of testing, measurement, and data analysis that have been carried out by the off-grid solar power plant (PLTS) module that has been made to function properly and works in accordance with the principle of the off-grid PLTS system, generating electricity according to the capacity of the solar panel, The solar charge controller works in accordance with its function to regulate charge and discharge of battery storage and the inverter is able to serve the load according to its capacity so that this module is ready to be used as a practical module in learning activities in the laboratory.

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