scholarly journals A study on association between tilt angle, solar insolation exposure and output of solar PV panel using BIM 3D modelling

2018 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 06009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Adibah Ayuni Abd Malek ◽  
Jian Ming Chew ◽  
Nurul Akmam Naamandadin ◽  
Norrazman Zaiha Zainol ◽  
Khairunnisa Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Tilt Angle ◽  
Physical Method ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Solar Insolation ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Solar Analysis

Solar PV has been used extensively in the construction industry as non-renewable energy is not environmentally friendly and is costly. Building Information Modelling (BIM) can incorporate the solar energy application to reduce the dependency of non-renewable energy. This study attempted to propose a model of solar analysis using BIM software on existing buildings at Padang Besar, in terms of best orientation and optimum tilt angle. The finding of July 2017 shows that the ideal orientation of solar panel installation for the building is tilted 10° North and 20° West. Analysis indicated that the higher solar irradiance harvested contributed towards higher generation of power. The use of BIM software incorporating fieldwork data proved to be more convenient compared to the conventional physical method in proposing options for solar panel installation. The finding from the solar analysis of the proposed model indicates that solar insolation exposure on the roof increased by 1.45% compared to the existing roof design. Therefore, it can increase the renewable energy potential in an effective way.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Energy Potential of Solar PV Located on Mining Properties in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 5857
Author(s):  
Waldo van der Merwe ◽  
Alan C. Brent
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Mining Policy ◽  
Private Sector Investment ◽  
Northern Cape

The lauded Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) has achieved much in stimulating private sector investment in the renewable energy market in South Africa. Yet, 95% of electricity generated is still from a single source, the state-owned utility Eskom. This paper set out to explore the policy sphere governing electricity generation and identifying possible avenues that can contribute to a more vibrant solar energy market in the most solar abundant province of South Africa, the Northern Cape Province. Licensed mines were identified as low hanging fruit due to a large policy overlap and leeway within existing mining policy. A solar audit of these areas was performed, based on accepted multi-criteria decision analysis techniques, and found that a potential 369 TWh to 679 TWh per annum can be generated, exceeding South Africa’s current electricity usage.

scholarly journals Potential Usage of Solar Energy as a Renewable Energy Source in Petukangan Utara, South Jakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Purwa Laksana ◽  
Yani Prabowo ◽  
Sujono Sujono ◽  
Rummi Sirait ◽  
Nifty Fath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Average Intensity ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Tropical Country

Indonesia is a tropical country located on the equator. The average intensity of solar radiation in Indonesia is 4.8 kWh/m2. This makes Indonesia a country with new and ren ewable energy potential, one of which is solar panel technology. The first step that must be done in the process of installing solar panels in a place is to analyze the potential of solar energy. In this study, an analysis of the potential of solar energy as a new renewable energy source has been carried out at Budi Luhur University, North Petukangan, South Jakarta. Based on the research results, the maximum photovoltaic efficiency that can be achieved is 21.45%. During the day, the efficiency of the solar panels increases along with the ncrease in the value of the voltage obtained. However, the higher the panel temperature, the lower the efficiency of the solar panel. Therefore, a cooling system is needed to anticipate this.

Optimum Design of Standalone Hybrid Energy Systems Minimizing Waste of Renewable Energy

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. D. Perera
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Hybrid Energy Systems

The importance of integrating renewable energy sources into standalone energy systems is highlighted in recent literature. Maintaining energy efficiency is challenging in designing such hybrid energy systems (HES) due to seasonal variation of renewable energy potential. This study evaluates the limitations in minimizing the losses in renewable energy generated mainly due to energy storage limitations and minimizing fuel consumption of the internal combustion generator (ICG). A standalone hybrid energy system with Solar PV (SPV), wind, battery bank and an ICG is modeled and optimized in this work. Levelized Energy Cost (LEC), Waste of Renewable Energy (WRE) and Fuel Consumption (FC) are taken as objective functions. Results highlight the importance of considering WRE as an objective function which increase the mix of energy sources that can help to increase the reliability of the system.

scholarly journals Indonesia’s Vast Solar Energy Potential

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 5424
Author(s):  
David Firnando Silalahi ◽  
Andrew Blakers ◽  
Matthew Stocks ◽  
Bin Lu ◽  
Cheng Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Strong Winds

In this paper, we conclude that Indonesia has vast potential for generating and balancing solar photovoltaic (PV) energy to meet future energy needs at a competitive cost. We systematically analyse renewable energy potential in Indonesia. Solar PV is identified to be an energy source whose technical, environmental and economic potential far exceeds Indonesia’s present and future energy requirements and is far larger than all other renewable energy resources combined. We estimate that electricity consumption in Indonesia could reach 9000 terawatt-hours per year by 2050, which is 30 times larger than at present. Indonesia has abundant space to deploy enough solar to meet this requirement, including on rooftops, inland reservoirs, mining wasteland, and in combination with agriculture. Importantly, Indonesia has a vast maritime area that almost never experiences strong winds or large waves that could host floating solar capable of generating >200,000 terawatt-hours per year. Indonesia also has far more off-river pumped hydro energy storage potential than required for balancing solar generation.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on The Effect of Arches Setting on Semi-Flexible Monocrystalline Solar Panels

2020 ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Iwan Arissetyadhi ◽  
Tresna Dewi ◽  
RD Kusumanto
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Convex Setting

Indonesia has a high potential for renewable energy, especially solar power, due to its location in the equator and blessed with an abundance of sunlight. However, the energy potential from the sun is not maximally utilized. One of the efforts to increase the generated electricity and efficiency is by applied the panels in arches setting. This setting is made possible by the availability of the semi-flexible monocrystalline solar panel. This paper investigates the increment of harvested power and efficiency by arranging the solar panel in concave, convex, and plane settings. The data were taken in August 2019, where Palembang experiences the dry season and January 2020 during the rainy season. The highest power produced (20.27 Watt) and efficiency (13.14%) were achieved in a concave setting during the dry season. The convex setting produced more power and efficiency (13.26 Watt and 9.30%) compared to the plane setting (10.24 Watt and 9.71%). These results show that arches setting are more efficient to harvest solar power and give more extensive applications such as to power a dynamics mobile robot applied in agriculture.

scholarly journals Estimation of Optimum Tilt Angle of PV Panel for Maximum Energy Harvesting

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2015
Author(s):  
K. Parkavi Kathirvelu ◽  
B. Viswanathan
Keyword(s):  
Tilt Angle ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Maximum Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Suitable Model ◽  
Anisotropic Models ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Tilt Condition

<p>In solar energy conversion system harvesting of maximum energy is necessary in order to maximize the utilization of available energy. The maximum energy from the solar panel can be extracted by keeping solar panel in an optimum tilt angle. Various approaches are available to find optimum tilt condition of the solar panel.  In this work two different positions of the panel such as fixed tilt, seasonal tilt were analyzed using isotropic and anisotropic models. Among the various models available in the above said broad category six models such as Liu-Jordan, Koronokis Model, Badescu model, Hay and Davis model, Reindel model,  Hay&amp;Davis and Reindel &amp; Klucher combined model are incorperated to predict the  monthly average of daily global solar irradiation of the inclined panels held in SASTRA University, Thanjavur (India) location. Statistical tests have been performed in order to evaluate the consequences predicted by the models with the experimental results. Finally a detailed comparison between fixed tilt and seasonal tilt of the panel has been carried out and the suitable model for this location is also suggested.</p>

scholarly journals Research Survey on Various MPPT Performance Issues to Improve the Solar PV System Efficiency

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Pakkiraiah ◽  
G. Durga Sukumar
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Solar Pv System

Nowadays in order to meet the increase in power demands and to reduce the global warming, renewable energy sources based system is used. Out of the various renewable energy sources, solar energy is the main alternative. But, compared to other sources, the solar panel system converts only 30–40% of solar irradiation into electrical energy. In order to get maximum output from a PV panel system, an extensive research has been underway for long time so as to access the performance of PV system and to investigate the various issues related to the use of solar PV system effectively. This paper therefore presents different types of PV panel systems, maximum power point tracking control algorithms, power electronic converters usage with control aspects, various controllers, filters to reduce harmonic content, and usage of battery system for PV system. Attempts have been made to highlight the current and future issues involved in the development of PV system with improved performance. A list of 185 research publications on this is appended for reference.

Estimation of Optimum Tilt Angle of PV Panel for Maximum Energy Harvesting

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2015
Author(s):  
K. Parkavi Kathirvelu ◽  
B. Viswanathan
Keyword(s):  
Tilt Angle ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Maximum Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Suitable Model ◽  
Anisotropic Models ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Tilt Condition

<p>In solar energy conversion system harvesting of maximum energy is necessary in order to maximize the utilization of available energy. The maximum energy from the solar panel can be extracted by keeping solar panel in an optimum tilt angle. Various approaches are available to find optimum tilt condition of the solar panel.  In this work two different positions of the panel such as fixed tilt, seasonal tilt were analyzed using isotropic and anisotropic models. Among the various models available in the above said broad category six models such as Liu-Jordan, Koronokis Model, Badescu model, Hay and Davis model, Reindel model,  Hay&amp;Davis and Reindel &amp; Klucher combined model are incorperated to predict the  monthly average of daily global solar irradiation of the inclined panels held in SASTRA University, Thanjavur (India) location. Statistical tests have been performed in order to evaluate the consequences predicted by the models with the experimental results. Finally a detailed comparison between fixed tilt and seasonal tilt of the panel has been carried out and the suitable model for this location is also suggested.</p>

scholarly journals The Effect of Inclination Angle of The Solar Panel on The Resulting Output Voltage

2021 ◽  
Vol 2111 (1) ◽  
pp. 012053
Author(s):  
A S J Wardhana ◽  
E S Damarwan ◽  
ML Hakim
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Tilt Angle ◽  
Output Voltage ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Electrical Power System ◽  
Data Collection Process

Abstract Renewable energy is alternative energy for the future. One renewable energy that is easy to develop is solar power generation. In this study, we will discuss the effect of the tilt angle on the solar panel and the value of the intensity of sunlight on the resulting output voltage. The data collection process was carried out at the Mechanical and Electrical Power System Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. The data collection stage was carried out at an angle of 0°, 30°, and 60°. The results showed that the smaller the value of the intensity of sunlight, the smaller the output voltage produced. The tilt angle of the solar panel at 30° has a maximum output voltage more significant than the angle of 60° and 0°.

Numerical analysis of the ground-mounted solar PV panel array mounting systems subjected to basic wind for optimum design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Agarwal ◽  
Hassan Irtaza ◽  
M. Jamil Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Tilt Angle ◽  
Normal Pressure ◽  
Wind Loads ◽  
Solar Array ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Maximum Deformation ◽  
Solar Arrays ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
High Winds ◽  
Maximum Stresses

A comprehensive numerical modelling and investigation has been carried out to analyse the effect of wind loads on various solar array mounting frame structures using ANSYS 18 Workbench (Mechanical). Extensive damages of solar arrays and mounting frames have been reported the world over due to high winds. In this study, 6 array mounting frames types has been considered and subjected to 55m/s basic wind for Indian Wind Zone VI. Solar arrays considered of dimension 6mx4m consisting 12 PV panels each of size 1mx2m, with panel tilt angle varied from 10° to 50° degrees. Wind loads subjected to panels in solar array were considered as normal pressure force over top and bottom surfaces to simulate forward and backward wind direction. Maximum deformation and maximum stresses were determined using ANSYS Workbench and compared with various array mounting system arrangements for each case of panel tilt angle and subjected to both wind incidence.

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