Data Logger-Aided Stand-Alone PV System for Rural Electrification

2021 ◽  
pp. 249-264
Author(s):  
A Aashiq ◽  
Haniya Ashraf ◽  
Supraja Sivaviji ◽  
O.V. Gnana Swathika
Keyword(s):  
Rural Electrification ◽  
Data Logger ◽  
Pv System

Design of the data logger with IEC standard for PV system

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orrawan Rewthong ◽  
Usa Boonbumroong ◽  
Thatree Mamee ◽  
Busarin Eamthanakul ◽  
Narun Luewarasirikul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Logger ◽  
Pv System

scholarly journals Electrical and Meteorological Data Acquisition System of a Commercial and Domestic Microgrid for Monitoring PV Parameters

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 9092
Author(s):  
Edson L. Meyer ◽  
Oliver O. Apeh ◽  
Ochuko K. Overen
Keyword(s):  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Solar Irradiance ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Data Acquisition System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Acquisition System ◽  
Data Logger ◽  
Pv System

This paper centers on the design and installation of a robust photovoltaic (PV)-based microgrid data acquisition system (DAS) that can monitor different PV systems simultaneously. The PV-based microgrid consists of three solar systems: off-grid, hybrid and grid-assisted systems, each with 3.8 kWp located at SolarWatt park, Fort Hare Institute of Technology (FHIT), South Africa. The designed DAS is achieved by assembling and connecting a set of sensors to measure and log electrical and meteorological parameters from each of the three power plants. Meteorological parameters use a CR1000 datalogger while the electrical output parameters use a DT80 data logger. Calibration was done by voltage signal conditioning which helps to reduce errors initiated by analogue signals. The designed DAS mainly assist in assessing the potential of solar energy of the microgrid power plant considering the energy needed in the remote community. Besides, the simultaneous monitoring of the three systems ensures that the outdoor operating conditions are the same while comparing the logged data. A variable day and a week, data were used to verify the reliability of the system. The back of the array temperature was observed to be 42.7 °C when solar irradiance was 1246 W/m2. The ambient temperature and relative humidity were obtained at 21.3 °C and 63.3%, respectively. The PV current in all three systems increases with the solar irradiance and is highest around midday. The results obtained show that the designed DAS is of great interest in PV system developments.

scholarly journals Desain dan Implementasi Data Logger untuk Pengukuran Daya Keluaran Panel Surya dan Iradiasi Matahari

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
APIP PUDIN ◽  
IGNATIUS RIYADI MARDIYANTO
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Voltage Divider ◽  
Measurement Range ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Data Logger ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Power Meter ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Sensor Module

ABSTRAKInformasi mengenai daya keluaran panel surya dan intensitas radiasi matahari diperlukan dalam sistem PLTS guna mengetahui karakteristik potensi daya yang dibangkitkan panel dan estimasi besarnya beban yang terpasang. Dalam penelitian ini, telah dirancang perangkat data logger berbasis Arduino Uno dengan media penyimpan data berupa kartu MicroSD dan format data MS Excel. Parameter daya diperoleh menggunakan modul sensor tegangan dengan prinsip pembagi tegangan dan sensor arus dengan resistor shunt. Intensitas radiasi diperoleh dari sensor Solar Power Meter menggunakan interface kabel RS232 to TTL. Hasil menunjukan nilai rata-rata error tegangan sebesar 36 mV atau inakurasi 0,41% untuk rentang pengukuran dari 0,7 V sampai 24 V, sedangkan rata-rata error arus sebesar 10 mA atau inakurasi 0,42% untuk pengukuran dari 0,3 A sampai 7,5 A. Nilai inakurasi ini masih dibawah nilai rata-rata alat ukur standar yang ada di pasaran sekitar 1%, sehingga hasil rancangan ini bisa digunakan untuk keperluan pengukuran.Kata kunci: tegangan, arus, daya, iradiasi matahari, Arduino ABSTRACTInformation about the output power of solar panels and the intensity of solar radiation are needed in the PV system to determine the characteristics of the power generated by the panel and the estimated amount of installed load. In this research, an Arduino-based data logger has been designed with a MicroSD card data storage media and a MS Excel data format. Power parameters are obtained using a voltage sensor module with the principle of a voltage divider and a current sensor with a shunt resistor. The radiation intensity is obtained from the Solar Power Meter sensor using a RS232 to TTL cable interface. The results show the average of voltage error is 36 mV or inaccuracy is 0.41% for the measurement range from 0.7 V to 24 V, while the average of current error is 10 mA or inaccuracy is 0.42% for the measurement from 0.3 A to 7.5 A. This inaccuracy value is still below the average value of standard measurement tools on the market about 1%, so the results of this design can be used for the purpose of measurements.Keywords: voltage, current, power, solar irradiation, Arduino

scholarly journals Review on Optimised Configuration of Hybrid Solar-PV Diesel System for Off-Grid Rural Electrification.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1374
Author(s):  
Amanda Halim ◽  
Ahmad Fudholi ◽  
Stephen Phillips ◽  
Kamaruzzaman Sopian
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Efficient Solution ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Rural Electrification ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Solar Pv System ◽  
System Configurations ◽  
Electric Loads

<p>At present, solar energy is perceived to be one of the world’s contributive energy sources. Holding characteristics such as inexhaustible and non-polluting, making it as the most prominent among renewable energy (RE) sources. The application of the solar energy has been well-developed and used for electricity generation through Photovoltaic (PV) as the harvesting medium. PV cells convert heat from the sun directly into the electricity to power up the electric loads. Solar PV system is commonly built in a rural area where it cannot be powered up by the utility grid due to location constrains. In order to avoid the electricity fluctuation because of unsteady amount of solar radiation, PV solar hybrid is the efficient solution for rural electrifications. This paper presents a review on optimised Hybrid Solar-PV Diesel system configurations installed and used to power up off grid settlements at various locations worldwide.</p>

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of Rural Electrification Framework using Photovoltaic

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 434-438
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Electrification ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Specific System ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Solar Pv System

The need to electrify all rural areas in India is quite compelling. However, the focus has now shifted from traditional fuel-based systems to generate electricity to renewable sources for energy generation. Though there are subsidies and policies that encourage the use of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, there is a need for an appropriate framework. This framework could not only offer substantial directions but it would also act as grounds to enhance rural electrification in India using solar PVs. From this perspective, the current research attempts to structure an innovative framework for solar PV system that could facilitate rural electrification in India. In particular, the district of Damoh in Madhya Pradesh was chosen as there are many villages without electricity in this district. PVsyst software was utilized to simulate the outcomes that included mathematical models and diverse components based on PV, for simulation. Three designs were developed to facilitate the simulation. These included; PVs linked with microgrid devoid of battery, individual PV systems without microgrid link and solar PVs linked to microgrid with battey. The framework for rural electrification using solar PVs will offer policy makers with insights with regards to implementing PV systems. It will also offer inputs as to the feasibility of implementing a specific system on several parameters. These would comprise of; number of households within a village, detached households etc. Nonetheless, research in future is also warranted to explore the scope for other sources of renewable energy.

STAND ALONE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION: A CASE STUDY IN KAMPUNG SG LAH TAPAH MALAYSIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Ahmad ◽  
M. Y. Halyani ◽  
I. Norain ◽  
H. Windiarti ◽  
H. M. S. Firdaus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Effective Means ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
System Optimization ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Rural Electrification ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Site Location ◽  
Pv System ◽  
The Town

This paper presents a case study on a rural electrification for an aborigine community in Kampung Sungai Lah, Tapah. They are isolated in the infrastructure development of society, referred to as undeserved. They are unfortunate as waited around 8 years for electricity supply and the closest transmission line terminate at the town of Chenderiang which is 20km to Kampung Sungai Lah. The site location received an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day solar radiation with index clearness of 0.48 in average. HOMER simulation software is used for system optimization. The system consists of 8.0 kW Thin Film solar modules, four string inverters, and 32 deep cycle batteries with 250Ah capacity each. The whole system is to be ground mounted preferably in the middle of load distribution. The Stand-alone PV system offers cost effective means to electrify remote area as well as aids in the act of humanity.

scholarly journals Data Logger Development to Evaluate Potential Area of Solar Energy

2018 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 01014
Author(s):  
Asnal Effendi ◽  
Arfita Yuana Dewi ◽  
Fauzan Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Power ◽  
Data Logger ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Efficient Data ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Potential Area

The data logger was developed to evaluate potential area of solar panel. Current sensor and voltage sensor were integrated on data logger board to measure parameter that affected toward efficiency of PV system. The obtained Calculation power will be used for assessment and evaluation during collecting data. But, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) method will provide an efficient data of peak power. The benefit of using data logger is the ability to automatically collecting data on several period. The data can be plotted into V-I graph and P-V graph for analysis. The test bench result was recorded that the maximum power reaches 35W. This data logger with MPPT method can be used as portable recorder to compare the power in different area.

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