Simulation of a 10 kW Photovoltaic System in Areas with High Solar Irradiation | Science Publications

American Journal of Applied Sciences

Mohammad Ababneh¹  Anas A. Tarabsheh¹  Issa Etier¹ 

关键词: Photovoltaic system;    grid-connected;    solar cell;    solar panel;    angle of inclination;    inverter;    METEONORM;    valentin energy software;    meteorological department;   

DOI  :  10.3844/ajassp.2011.177.181

学科分类：自然科学（综合）

来源: Science Publications

【 摘 要 】

Problem statement: This study investigates the design and the simulation of a 10 kWphotovoltaic (PV) system in areas of high solar irradiation. The importance of this study is to explorethe feasibility of connecting the PV system with a grid to generate electricity at campus of HashemiteUniversity (Jordan) whose yearly global irradiation is 2000 kWh/m². Approach: In order to determinethe size and the number of PV modules needed to achieve the energy needs of the campus, we applyboth the METEONORM and the PV SOL simulation software. This study calculates the cost of onekWh generated by the PV system and then compares it with the public electricity tariff. The study alsopresents a comparison between the performances of different PV panel sizes with different inclinationangles. Results: METEONORM software data proves to be accurate and reliable to be used in thisstudy. The 300W-panel-size shows the maximum energy generation. The optimal inclination anglewhich gives the maximum power generation is 27°. Conclusion: The calculations show the cost forPV-generation is $0.18 kWh^?1 without public subsidy compared to $0.086 kWh^?1 from nationalelectric power company. A total of 356 modules are calculated to meet the power needs of the campus.

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