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 EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS OF THE ON-GRID SOLAR POWER PLANT IN THE CHECHEN REPUBLIC

2020 ◽  
pp. 5-14
Author(s):  
И. Х. Саламов
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Using Data

Одной из актуальных задач в развитии возобновляемой энергетики является активное внедрение экологически чистых энергетических систем в частный сектор. В работе представлены результаты анализа выработки и экономической эффективности солнечной энергетической установки, работающей в частном секторе параллельно с централизованной электросетью. Исследованы методы прогнозирования выработки фотоэлектрических модулей в различных географических и климатических условиях. На основе анализа данных о выработке солнечной энергоустановки проведен сравнительный анализ расчетных и фактических характеристик в реальных эксплуатационных условиях. С использованием данных об уровне солнечной радиации на территории Чеченской Республики, а также данных о тарифах на электроэнергию в регионе, спрогнозирован экономический эффект от использования сетевой солнечной энергоустановки. One of the urgent tasks in the development of renewable energy is the active introduction of environmentally friendly energy systems in the private sector. The article presents the results of an analysis of the generation and economic efficiency of a solar power plant operating in the private sector in parallel with a centralized electric grid. Studied methods of predicting the efficiency of photovoltaic modules in different geographical and climatic conditions. Based on the analysis of data on the generation of solar power plants, a comparative analysis of the calculated and actual characteristics in real operating conditions is carried out. Using data on the level of solar radiation in the Chechen Republic, as well as data on electricity tariffs in the region, the economic effect of the use of a grid solar power plant is predicted.

scholarly journals Improving the Efficiency of Solar Power Plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 480-497
Author(s):  
Dmitriy S. Strebkov ◽  
Yuriy Kh. Shogenov ◽  
Nikolay Yu. Bobovnikov
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Horizontal Surface ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Utilization Factor ◽  
Working Surface ◽  
Solar Power Plants

Introduction. An urgent scientific problem is to increase the efficiency of using solar energy in solar power plants (SES). The purpose of the article is to study methods for increasing the efficiency of solar power plants. Materials and Methods. Solar power plants based on modules with a two-sided working surface are considered. Most modern solar power plants use solar modules. The reflection of solar radiation from the earth’s surface provides an increase in the production of electrical energy by 20% compared with modules with a working surface on one side. It is possible to increase the efficiency of using solar energy by increasing the annual production of electric energy through the creation of equal conditions for the use of solar energy by the front and back surfaces of bilateral solar modules. Results. The article presents a solar power plant on a horizontal surface with a vertical arrangement of bilateral solar modules, a solar power station with a deviation of bilateral solar modules from a vertical position, and a solar power plant on the southern slope of the hill with an angle β of the slope to the horizon. The formulas for calculating the sizes of the solar energy reflectors in the meridian direction, the width of the solar energy reflectors, and the angle of inclination of the solar modules to the horizontal surface are given. The results of computer simulation of the parameters of a solar power plant operating in the vicinity of Luxor (Egypt) are presented. Discussion and Conclusion. It is shown that the power generation within the power range of 1 kW takes a peak value for vertically oriented two-sided solar modules with horizontal reflectors of sunlight at the installed capacity utilization factor of 0.45. At the same time, when the solar radiation becomes parallel to the plane of vertical solar modules, there is a decrease in the output of electricity. The proposed design allows equalizing and increasing the output of electricity during the maximum period of solar radiation. Vertically oriented modules are reliable and easy to use while saving space between modules.

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 Operation experience of solar power plants connected to the Russian distributed grid

2018 ◽  
Vol 245 ◽  
pp. 07011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lev Koshcheev ◽  
Evgeniy Popkov ◽  
Ruslan Seit
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Solar Power Plants

The islanding condition of grid-tied solar power plant with hydro power plant of commensurable power is considered in this article. Based on the results of the article, the relevant conclusions were drawn.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF FIXED AND TRACKING PV SOLAR POWER PLANTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dragoljub Mirjanić ◽  
Tomislav Pavlović ◽  
Ivana Radonjić ◽  
Darko Divnić
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Comparative Investigation ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Solar Power Plants

The paper provides basic information on fixed (stationary), one-axis tracking and dual-axis tracking PV solar power plants. In this regard, a schematic overview of the PV solar power plant and basic information on its components (solar modules, inverters, monitoring system, etc.) are given. The following is a description of the fixed, one-tracking and dual-tracking PV solar power plant and their energy efficiency. Finally, measured results of power and temperature of fixed and dual-axis tracking solar modules of 50 W are presented.

scholarly journals Risk Management Based on NPV-at-Risk: A Case Study in Floating Solar Power Plant Project

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-254
Author(s):  
Octa Untoro ◽  
Fakhrina Fahma ◽  
Wahyudi Sutopo
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Investment Return ◽  
Solar Power Plants

There are some unpredicted factors in floating solar power plants that can affect the investment return value. This research aimed to develop an NPV-at-risk based risk management analysis on the floating solar power plant. This research proposed six-staged solutions: communication and consultation, context assignment, risk identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation, and risk mitigation. This study took place in a floating solar power plant in Indonesia. This research showed that some unpredicted risks, such as irradiation, operation and maintenance costs, inflation, and interest rate, could contribute to the investment return. This procedural proposal could be applied in the management of the income realization based on the income projection.

scholarly journals Method for Calculating the Capacity of Solar Power Plants and its Implementation in LabVIEW Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 11007
Author(s):  
Grigory Okhotkin ◽  
Alexander Serebryannikov ◽  
Valery Zakharov ◽  
Sergey Chumarov
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Computing Time ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Plant Component ◽  
Battery Capacity ◽  
Load Schedule ◽  
Solar Power Plants

The paper presents the method for calculating the capacity of an autonomous solar power plant and its components. This method allows considering a load variation during the day as well as specifying the required capacity of the battery and excluding an unjustified overestimation of the power plant component capacities along with the increase in efficiency of the autonomous solar power plant. Formula for determining the required battery capacity of an autonomous solar power plant could be easily generalized for any number of changes in the load schedule steps. Virtual instruments (calculators) for calculating the capacity of an autonomous solar power plant and its components have been developed on the basis of this method in LabVIEW environment. These calculators may have a rather high visibility, ease of use and low memory requirements along with less computing time spent on calculations. The first calculator may allow recalculating capacities of loads on the power plant main supply bus as well as determining the energy consumption of loads per day. The second calculator may be used for determining the required capacity and number of batteries as well as the capacity of the charger, inverters, main supply bus and solar modules along with the solar power plant efficiency.

ENSURING PERMISSIBLE VOLTAGE LEVELS IN LOW-VOLTAGE NETWORKS IN THE DESIGN OF SOLAR POWER PLANTS FOR PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Vadim Bodunov
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Electrical Network ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
Private Households ◽  
Solar Power Plants

One way to stimulate the development of renewable energy is preferential electricity tariffs for businesses, electricity consumers, including energy cooperatives and private households, whose generators produce electricity from alternative energy sources. Such a state policy exists both in Ukraine (the "green tariff") and in other countries (Feed-in tariffs). The simplified connection mechanism of generating power of private households and the fast payback period of solar power plants have led to a rapid increase in the number of such facilities. The peculiarity of network photovoltaic installations of private households is that the investment is proportional, and sometimes even less than the cost of additional reconstruction, for example, to increase the capacity of the electrical network, so, as a rule, their connection to low voltage networks is carried out without any additional changes of intersections of power lines. At the same time, according to the Law of Ukraine on the Electricity Market, the connection of generating installations to consumers, including private households, should not lead to deterioration of regulatory parameters of electricity quality. Another feature of these objects is the almost complete lack of information about the parameters of the electrical network. In the absence of reliable information, it becomes necessary to develop approximate methods for estimating the allowable capacity of solar power plants of private households depending on the place of connection, the parameters of the modern low-quality distribution network and modes of its operation. The article proposes the use of the distribution network model in the form of a line with evenly distributed load from the solar power plants in the form of a concentrated load at the corresponding point of the line. The voltage distribution along the line is simulated when the power of the solar power plant and the place of its connection change. Analytical relations are obtained for the calculation of the solar power plants power limit values to ensure the admissibility of the mode parameters according to the voltage level when varying the solar power plant connection point. A method is proposed to maintain the allowable minimum voltage levels at the terminals of consumers in short-term congested sections of the network.

scholarly journals Solar Power Plant Generation Short-Term Forecasting Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 04004
Author(s):  
Stanislav Eroshenko ◽  
Elena Kochneva ◽  
Pavel Kruchkov ◽  
Aleksandra Khalyasmaa
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Variable Capacity ◽  
Solar Power Plants ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Short Term Forecasting

Recently, renewable generation plays an increasingly important role in the energy balance. Solar energy is developing at a rapid pace, while the solar power plants output depends on weather conditions. Solar power plant output short-term forecasting is an urgent issue. The future electricity generation qualitative forecasts allow electricity producers and network operators to actively manage the variable capacity of solar power plants, and thereby to optimally integrate the solar resources into the country's overall power system. The article presents one of the possible approaches to the solution of the short-term forecasting problem of a solar power plant output.

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%.

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