scholarly journals Performance investigation of grid-connected photovoltaic systems for family household: A case study in Amman, Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 926 (1) ◽  
pp. 012092
Author(s):  
Y Kassem ◽  
H Çamur ◽  
A A Othman ◽  
L Alshrouf ◽  
M Yasin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystalline Silicon ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Optimal Angle ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Scale Grid

Abstract The main objective of the paper is to investigate the feasibility of small-scale grid-connected PV systems with various PV technologies (mono-crystalline silicon and poly-crystalline silicon) and sun-tracking modes including fixed tilt and 2-axis systems for rooftop households in Amman, Jordan. A case study is applied to Al Jama’a and Abu Nusir, Amman, Jordan. Typical households were chosen for this region to establish a load profile according to monthly electrical bills. The results show that the annual electrical energy from fixed small-scale PV panels tilted at an optimal angle was ranged from 3499.04kWh to 8811.62kWh, while the annual electrical energy from the PV tracking system was within the range of 4788.05-12128.30kWh. This amount of energy output would contribute significantly to reduce fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the country. Moreover, it is found that the highest energy consumption can be covered by PV systems is recorded in winter. Also, the average energy production cost is ranged from 0.0444-0.0530$/kWh for all proposed systems based on the financial assumptions used in this study. It is concluded that the small-scale grid-connected rooftop PV systems are found to be economically justifiable.

scholarly journals A Techno-Economic Comparative Study of a Grid-Connected Residential Rooftop PV Panel: The Case Study of Nahr El-Bared, Lebanon

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 6956-6964
Author(s):  
H. Camur ◽  
Y. Kassem ◽  
E. Alessi
Keyword(s):  
Crystalline Silicon ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Panel

Lebanon suffers from daily electricity shortages. The country has paid much attention to renewable energy sources, particularly solar, to gradually replace conventional energy. Installing a photovoltaic (PV) system becomes increasingly attractive for residential consumers due to the rising electricity tariff rates while it reduces the dependency on domestic power generators. No known study has dealt with the investigation of potential grid-connected rooftop PV systems with various sun-tracking modes and PV technologies in Nahr El-Bared, Lebanon. Consequently, the main objective of the current paper is to investigate the feasibility of a 5kW grid-connected PV system of various technologies (mono-crystalline silicon and poly-crystalline silicon) and sun-tracking modes including fixed tilt and 2-axis systems for rooftop households in Lebanon. The Nahr El-Bared camp was the case study was of the paper. RETScreen Expert software was used to evaluate the techno-economic performance of the proposed systems. The results show that the annual electrical energy from a fixed 5kW PV panel tilted at an optimal angle ranged from 8564.47kWh to 8776.81kWh, while the annual electrical energy from the PV tracking system was within the range of 11511.67-12100.92kWh. This amount of energy output would contribute significantly to reduce the energy shortage in the country. A typical household was selected to establish a load profile and load supply during both grid availability and outage periods. The highest energy consumption that can be covered by the PV systems was recorded during the spring and summer seasons. Also, the average energy production cost ranged from 0.0239 to 0.0243$/kWh for all the proposed systems. It was concluded that a 5kW grid-connected rooftop PV system could be economically justifiable. Finally, this study tried to increase the awareness about utilizing PV sun-tracking systems and the feasibility of small-scale grid-connected rooftop PV systems in the selected regions. The results of this research can help investors in the energy and building sectors.

scholarly journals Development of Automatic Solar Tracking System for Small Solar Energy System

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.18) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Musse Mohamud Ahmed ◽  
Mohammad Kamrul Hasan ◽  
Mohammad Shafiq
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Maximum Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Angular Movement ◽  
Solar Tracking

The main purpose of this paper is to present a novel idea that is based on design and development of an automatic solar tracker system that tracks the Sun's energy for maximum energy output achievement. In this paper, a novel automatic solar tracking system has been developed for small-scale solar energy system. The hardware part and programming part have been concurrently developed in order for the solar tracking system to be possible for it to operate accurately. Arduino Uno R3, Sensor Shield V4 Digital Analog Module, LDR (Light Dependent Resistor), MPU-6050 6DOF 3 Axis Gyroscope has been used for tracking the angular sun movement as shown in Fig. 1. Accelerometer, High-Efficiency Solar Panel, and Tower Pro MG90S Servo Motor have been used for the hardware part. High-level programming language has been embedded in the hardware to operate the tracking system effectively. The tracking system has shown significant improvement of energy delivery to solar panel comparing to the conventional method. All the results will be shown in the full paper. There are three contributions the research presented in this paper which are, i.e. perfect tracking system, the comparison between the static and tracking system and the development of Gyroscope angular movement system which tracks the angular movement of the sun along with another tracking system.  

scholarly journals Investigation of Solar Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Performance: A Case Study in Ghana

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Abdul-Ganiyu ◽  
David A Quansah ◽  
Emmanuel W Ramde ◽  
Razak Seidu ◽  
Muyiwa S. Adaramola
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Crystalline Silicon ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Total Output ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Yearly Average

The main objective of this paper is to experimentally assess the real-life outdoor performance of a photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) module against a conventional photovoltaic (PV) system in a hot humid tropical climate in Ghana. An experimental setup comprising a water-based mono-crystalline silicon PVT and an ordinary mono-crystalline silicon PV was installed on a rooftop at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi and results evaluated for the entire year of 2019. It was observed that the annual total output energy of PV module was 194.79 kWh/m2 whereas that of the PVT for electrical and thermal outputs were 149.92 kWh/m2 and 1087.79 kWh/m2, respectively. The yearly average daily electrical energy yield for the PV and PVT were 3.21 kWh/kWp/day and 2.72 kWh/kWp/day, respectively. The annual performance ratios for the PV and PVT (based on electrical energy output only) were 79.2% and 51.6%, respectively, whilst their capacity factors were, respectively, 13.4% and 11.3%. Whereas the highest monthly mean efficiency recorded for the PV was 12.7%, the highest combined measured monthly mean electrical/thermal efficiency of the PVT was 56.1%. It is also concluded that the PVT is a worthy prospective alternative energy source in off-grid situations.

scholarly journals PERENCANAAN PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK HYBRID VAWT DAN SOLAR CELL SECARA OTOMATIS UNTUK PENERANGAN LAMPU JALAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Herri Darsan ◽  
Dwi Prabowo ◽  
Maidi Saputra ◽  
Murhaban Murhaban
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Average Wind Speed ◽  
Optimal Angle ◽  
Road Lighting

Road lighting is important for transportation activities, especially at night. The design of this Hybrid plant has a working principle that is utilizing wind gusts from a passing vehicle to turn the turbine blade and the heat of solar radiation that is absorbed through the solar panel with the sun tracking system. Parameter data that influence in the design of Hybrid Generations are variations in the number of turbine blades, turbine angle, wind speed, turbine drive rotor height, density of air and heat of solar radiation. The purpose of the problem in Designing Hybrid VAWT generating systems with the optimal angle of the turbine and Solar Cell automatically to be able to meet the electrical energy requirements for street lighting. The research method used in design through three stages, namely literature review, Technical Design and preparation of work tools and materials. The design results show that the optimal type u vertical wind turbine for toll road lighting with 3 blades and an optimal angle size of 90 0C, rotor diameter of 400 mm, rotor height of 1000 mm for average wind speed of 13.9 m / s. and Average solar heat of 28 0C with an average panel temperature of 55.3 0C using the Timer switch as a solar tracking system. The design of the plant, produces turbine power of 0.93 V to 1.17 V at 122 rpm to 214 rpm. And the solar panel produces a panel voltage of 19.59 V and an average voltage on the battery of 14 V. The stored electrical energy is able to light two LED lights with a power of 15 Watt and last for 12 hours / dayKeywords— Hybrid Power Generation, Optimal Angle, Timer Switch

Electricity Generation of the Water Weighted Sun Tracking System in Sirindhorn Solar Power Plant

2012 ◽  
Vol 229-231 ◽  
pp. 1100-1105
Author(s):  
Manop Hongkammeung ◽  
Tanakorn Wongwuttanasatian
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Crystalline Silicon ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
The Cost

The purpose of this research was to investigate and compare the electrical power generation between the water weighted sun tracking system and the fixed installation system of the 1 MW solar power plant at Sirindhorn Dam. Two types of photovoltaic cell used in the water weighted sun tracking system were considered: multi-crystalline silicon and amorphous silicon. The results proved that the multi-crystalline silicon type produced 20.58% and the amorphous silicon type produced 16.57% more electrical energy than those of the fixed installation system, respectively. Overall, the water weighted sun tracking system generated 300,934.11 kWh/year more than that of the fixed installation system. The cost of the water weighted sun tracking system was 8.04 million bath and the payback period was 2.44 years, which was considered an attractive investment.

scholarly journals Yearly Electrical Energy Assessment of a Photovoltaic Platform/Geothermal Heat Pump Prosumer

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3776
Author(s):  
Macedon Moldovan ◽  
Bogdan-Gabriel Burduhos ◽  
Ion Visa
Keyword(s):  
Heat Pump ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Geothermal Heat ◽  
Pump System ◽  
Heat Pump System ◽  
Geothermal Heat Pump

Romania introduced in 2018 an amendment to the national law 220/2008 by including the Prosumer concept that allows investors in grid-connected photovoltaic systems with a capacity up to 27 kWp to receive a feed in tariff for the electricity delivered to the grid representing approximatively one third of the price paid when the electricity is consumed from the grid. Thus, the challenge is to use as much as possible the photovoltaic power when it is produced. A methodology is developed to evaluate how much of the electrical energy output of a grid-connected photovoltaic platform is used by a geothermal heat pump for space heating in a building. A numerical simulation is performed in Trnsys17 based on locally measured meteorological parameters over a period of one entire year. A case study is presented for which the characteristics of the building, of the heat pump system and of the photovoltaic system are described and integrated into the transient simulation environment. The numerical results are comparatively presented and discussed along with experimental data for sunny days in cold season. For the analysed case study, the self-consumption is 16%, significantly lower than the yearly coverage degree of 70%. Further research can be done to increase the self-consumption.

scholarly journals Monitoring of Photovoltaic Systems: A case study URERMS Adrar

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 96-104
Author(s):  
Ahmed Bouraiou ◽  
Ammar Neçaibia ◽  
Rachid Dabou ◽  
Abderrezzaq Ziane ◽  
Nordine Sahouane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Generator

The electrical energy generation via the Photovoltaic system is widely utilized in the world especially in the countries where it is characterized by considerable potential of solar energy. PV systems are affected by several factors that can reduce its efficiency such as PV generator aging, failures. Photovoltaic systems monitoring is a important task for guaranteeing the reliability and stability of PV system operation. This paper addresses the monitoring of PV systems in renewable energy research unit in the Saharan region (URERMS) Adrar, through to give an insigth about the methods of measuring, acquisition, data storage of monitored parameters. In addition, the existing problems for insuring the suitable solution.

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