Solar Photovoltaic System in India: Challenges and Barriers

In today’s world we are going towards the major share of renewable energy to reduce the effect Green House Gases (GHG) in the atmosphere. The limitation of energy sources which produces clean energy, the rise in the pollution in the environment, and programs initiated by the Indian Government have encouraged lots of open field researches on Solar Photovoltaic Systems or Solar Energy Systems. As producing the clean and renewable energy is main component of energy sector, solar photovoltaic could be considered as an alternative in various regions. Although Solar Photovoltaic does have different advantages and can be used for various purposes, but also there are several challenges for it. This paper took a whole overview of the advantages and uses of Solar Photovoltaic and barriers in their adaptation/opportunities.

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Mathematical Modeling of Battery and Ultra Capacitor for Photo Voltaic System

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i3.27.17651 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (3.27) ◽

pp. 41

Author(s):

Rupanshu Suhane ◽

M K. Chopra ◽

V V.K. Sethi

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Modeling ◽

Capacitor Bank ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

The Earth ◽

Photo Voltaic ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System ◽

Ultra Capacitor

In this paper the scientific displaying of battery and ultra capacitor is performed for solar photovoltaic system. The expansion of the ultra capacitor bank displays the requirement for a philosophy to upgrade the photovoltaic system to avoid abundance battery stockpiling. This work traces the strategy used to streamline the blend of photovoltaic boards, batteries, and ultra capacitors for a given solar radiation and load profile. Lessening supplies of petroleum derivative, top oil and the natural effect of non-renewable energy sources on the earth has energized a development in manageable energies, for example, wind and solar power.

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Performance Assessment of Motorized Solar Photovoltaic Louvers System Using PVSYST Software

Electrical Science & Engineering ◽

10.30564/ese.v3i2.4077 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Hussein Safwat Hasan ◽

Humor Hwang

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Weather Conditions ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

Market Penetration ◽

Simulation Tools ◽

Building Facades ◽

Internal Network ◽

Potential Benefits ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System

In the realm of technological market penetration of solar photovoltaiclouvers (PVL) addressing environmental difficulties and the industrialrevolution, a new avenue of renewable energy is introduced. Moreover,solar energy exploitation through building façades was addressedthrough motorized solar photovoltaic louvers (MPVL). On the otherhand, proponents exalted the benefits of MPVL overlooking the typicalanalyses. In this communication, we attempted to perform a thoroughindustrial system evaluation of the MPVL. This communication presentsa methodology to validate the industrial claims about MPVL devices andtheir economic efficiency and the insight on how geographical locationinfluences their utilization and augment their potential benefits. This taskis carried out by evaluating the extent of solar energy that can be harvestedusing solar photovoltaic system (PVSYST) software and investigatingwhether existing product claims are associated with MPVL are feasible indifferent locations. The performance and operational losses (temperature,internal network, power electronics) were evaluated. To design and assessthe performance of different configurations based on the geographicalanalogy, simulation tools were successfully carried out based on differenttopographical locations. Based on these findings, various factors affect theemployment of MPVL such as geographical and weather conditions, solarirradiation, and installation efficiency. tt is assumed that we successfullyshed light and provided insights into the complexity associated withMPVL.

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A Framework for the Development of Technical Requirements for Renewable Energy Systems at a Small-Scale Airport Facility

Volume 2: Photovoltaics; Renewable-Non-Renewable Hybrid Power System; Smart Grid, Micro-Grid Concepts; Energy Storage; Solar Chemistry; Solar Heating and Cooling; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Transportation; Symposium on Integrated/Sustainable Building Equipment and Systems; Thermofluid Analysis of Energy Systems Including Exergy and Thermoeconomics; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies ◽

10.1115/es2015-49171 ◽

2015 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Troy V. Nguyen ◽

Aldo Fabregas Ariza ◽

Nicholas W. Miller ◽

Ismael Cremer

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Energy Systems ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Target System ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Small Scale ◽

Renewable Energy Systems ◽

Technical Requirements

Airports are key components of the global transportation system and are the subject of continuous sustainability improvements. Promoting clean energy sources and energy-efficient practices can help attain major sustainability goals at airports around the world. Although small airports are greater in number, most of the “sustainability” attention has been given to large airports. Small airports are typically located in rural areas, making them excellent candidates for renewable energy. This paper focuses on the planning and selection of renewable energy systems as a strategic method to reduce energy use and increase electric power reliability at small-scale airport facilities. The target system may use a combination of renewable energy sources to produce electrical power for the on-site facilities. The framework details include methods of energy collection, power production, and energy storage that are environmentally sound. A small airport serving a dual role as a flight training facility was used as case study. In the case study, systems engineering methodology was adapted to the small airport/ renewable energy domain in order to effectively identify stakeholders and elicit user requirements. These, coupled with industrial standards, relevant government regulations, and a priori constraints, are used to derive the initial requirements that serve as the basis for a preliminary design. The proposed framework also contains provisions for an on-site assessment of existing airport energy needs, sources, providers, and location-specific assets and challenges.

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Design Modeling and Simulation of 150 KW Solar Photovoltaic Systems: A Review

International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering - 2 ◽

10.35940/ijrte.f8753.079220 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 703-706

Keyword(s):

Carbon Dioxide ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

The Other ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Photovoltaic Module ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

Current Voltage ◽

Effects Of Temperature ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System ◽

Design And Manufacture

Sun is the source of energy. Renewable energy is a clean eco-system free of harmful gasses such as carbon dioxide, and all the other harmful gases which are produced from the fossil. Many technologies have been used to design and manufacture the photovoltaic module. In this paper we have reviewed the design of solar photovoltaic system of using MatLab/Simulink. Characteristics of I-V and P-V are parameter of great importance in solar photovoltaic system. The effects of temperature and irradiation at the output of solar system that is current, voltage and output power have also been reviewed and studied.

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The Effectiveness of New Solar Photovoltaic System with Supercapacitor for Rural Areas

International Journal of Renewable Energy Development ◽

10.14710/ijred.5.3.249-257 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 249-257 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Muhammad Izuan Fahmi Romli ◽

Rajprasad Kumar Rajkumar ◽

Wong Yee Wan ◽

Chong Lee Wai ◽

Roselina Arelhi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

Pv System ◽

Maintenance Costs ◽

Battery Lifetime ◽

Pv Systems ◽

Battery State Of Charge ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System

Countries like Malaysia have more that 70% of its population living in rural areas. Majority of these rural areas lie in regions where most villages do not have grid connected electricity. Renewable energy using photovoltaic (PV) panels offers an alternative and cost efficient solution that exploits the yearlong abundance of sunlight available in countries like Malaysia. The main problem with PV systems is the high maintenance costs in replacing batteries every few years which makes PV systems unattractive for rural areas. A full scale PV system, developed in Semenyih Malaysia, aims to increase battery lifetime and reduce maintenance costs by incorporating supercapacitors. The system was developed in a life-sized cabin to mimic a rural home. A programmable load is used to test the system with the load profile of a typical rural household usage. Experimental and simulation results show that the supercapacitor bank is able to reduce the stress on the battery by absorbing peak current surges. Results also show that the system is able to maintain a high battery state of charge during the entire day.Article History: Received June 17th 2016; Received in revised form August 16th 2016; Accepted Sept 10th 2016; Available onlineHow to Cite This Article: Fahmi, M.I., Rajkumar, R., Wong, Y.W., Chong, L.W., Arelhi, R., and Isa, D. (2016) The Effectiveness of New Solar Photovoltaic System with Supercapacitor for Rural Areas. Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 5(3), 249-257.http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/ijred.5.3.249-257

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Creation of Financial and Environmental Values With Solar Photovoltaic Projects While Managing Risks

International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management ◽

10.4018/ijsem.2020040102 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 13-26

Author(s):

Shantha Indrajith Hikkaduwa Liyanage ◽

Fulufhelo Godfrey Netswera ◽

Shivajyoti Pal ◽

Isaac Nthomola

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Net Present Value ◽

Economic Value ◽

Value Added ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Energy Market ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System ◽

The University

This study investigates 200 kWp roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system in a country where there is no legal, policy, and institutional framework to de-risk the solar energy market but present naturally conducive environment in the sun-drenched semi-arid country. The analysis of quantitative and qualitative data subject to interpretivist and positivist approaches paves the way to find out that the university, though created financial and environments values, has not addressed the risk associated with illiquid capital intensive investment and conventional financial metrics such as net present value, internal rate of return. Hence, it is recommended to manage the risk with four strategies including maintaining economic value added at 5% or more, leveraging the investment, and withdrawing a part of equity for reinvesting in diversified investment. The findings are significant for low carbon investors to identify opportunities and manage the risk in solar energy market. Energy engineers enable designing a system that meets the fundamentals of the business and environmental value.

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Design of Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage System for Slow Pyrolysis Reactor

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology ◽

10.22214/ijraset.2021.38257 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 1707-1727

Author(s):

Karan Bhatia

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Chemical Conversion ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

Pyrolysis Process ◽

Pv System ◽

Biomass Waste ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System

Abstract: The need for sustainable methods of producing energy is growing now more than ever due to the increasing environmental concerns and the current climate crisis. By combining the existing pyrolysis setup available to us, with solar energy, we can help in reducing the carbon footprint of the setup. India is one of the largest agrarian economies and as a result produces vast amounts of biomass waste, which is disposed of by burning. This produces a lot of smoke which contributes to a thick hazy smog in northern India and has a serious impact on the health of its population. Research in the thermo-chemical conversion of biomass waste and polymer wastes has also gained momentum in recent years. Various methods have been developed to reduce agricultural biomass and plastic wastes, but the Pyrolysis process proves its effectiveness in reducing wastes as well as converting them into useful fuels. Pyrolysis is a relatively simple, inexpensive, and robust thermo-chemical technology for transforming biomass into bio‐oil, biochar, and syngas. In this report, we focused on how to make the pyrolysis process more efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective by combining it with a solar photovoltaic system. A Photovoltaic (PV) system also helps in decreasing the grid dependence and increasing the reliability of the pyrolysis setup. It is used in conjunction with lithium-ion batteries to provide the necessary power required to carry out the pyrolytic conversion. Thus, with this solution, we can effectively produce energy while getting rid of bulky organic and plastic waste. Keywords: Pyrolysis, Sustainable energy, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar Photovoltaic System, Lithium-ion batteries

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Solar Energy Assessment in Various Regions of Indian Sub-continent

10.5772/intechopen.95118 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Johny Renoald Albert ◽

Dishore Shunmugham Vanaja

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Energy Demand ◽

Graphical Representation ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Solar Irradiation ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

Pv System ◽

Energy Assessment ◽

Energy Auditing ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System

The demand for sustainable energy has increased significantly over the years due to the rapid depletion of fossil fuels. The solar photovoltaic system has been the advantage of converting solar irradiation directly to electricity, and it is suitable for most of the regions. But in the case of solar energy conversion, the voltage evolved from the solar photovoltaic cells is not adequate to meet the energy demand. Therefore, the converters and inverters with energy storage systems are used to fulfill the energy demand. These conversion architectures create new challenges for effective management of the grid. Due to the evaluation of power generation, load in a particular region or area, let us simplify with the help of the duck curve. The study is focused on the energy auditing, assessment, and measurement of solar irradiation from PV system design software. This graphical representation is implemented with a typical electricity load pattern at any region.

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Methodology for Optimization of Stand-Alone Solar Photovoltaic Systems

ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A and B ◽

10.1115/es2012-91044 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

N. Fumo ◽

V. Bortone ◽

J. C. Zambrano

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Energy Demand ◽

Photovoltaic System ◽

Design Stage ◽

Solar Photovoltaic ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Photovoltaic Array ◽

Net Zero Energy ◽

Net Zero ◽

Solar Photovoltaic System

The concept of Net-Zero Energy in building refers to a building which has an annual balance of energy flow at the utility meter of zero. The concept implies that the building may consume energy from an external provider at times in order to satisfy the building demands, but at other times it must produce enough on-site energy to compensate for this energy. The use of renewable energy technologies is implicit as the source of energy to compensate for any energy used from an external provider. Solar photovoltaic is a proved technology for achieving Net-Zero Energy building but economic factors has limited its broad use. The design stage of a solar photovoltaic project is critical to make a project feasible. In the design stage, the equipment sizing must be optimized in order to reduce the initial capital cost and, therefore, improve the economics of the project. For houses, which is the focus of this paper, a stand-alone solar photovoltaic system must supply the house energy demand at all times since it is not connected to the electric grid. As a means to size the system, data of solar energy availability must be used to ensure that the system will provide enough energy to satisfy the energy demand as well as provide energy to charge the batteries that will provide the energy required when the solar energy is not available. In this paper, a methodology to optimize the size of the photovoltaic array and the battery bank is proposed. The methodology accounts for Typical Meteorological Year data (TMY3) to ensure that the system, based on accepted statistical data, will be able to satisfy the energy demand at all times. An example that uses energy demand data obtained from the simulation of a house using the software EnergyGauge is used to illustrate the implementation of the methodology.

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