Optimized Load Profile & Cost Analysis of Stand-alone Photovoltaic System for Rural Power Applications in Indian Scenario. Issue 3 (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Javed, Kashif; Ashfaq, Haroon; Singh, Rajveer
• Is Part Of: Smart science. Volume 6:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 245
• Page End: 255
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Solar Stand-alone PV Systems -- Load Profile -- PV System Design -- Cost Analysis -- Rural Power Applications
• DOI: 10.1080/23080477.2018.1466678
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2308-0477

Abstract

Abstract: The energy demand across the world has increased in many decades due to the advancement of technology. A solar PV system can supply electrical power both in grid-connected and standalone mode. This paper presents an economic analysis of solar PV stand-alone systems for rural areas in India. Based on load profiles, a stand-alone system has been designed and simulated for rural areas of Jodhpur location. These systems are designed to provide solar electricity for small rural household using different load profiles. In this work, four types of load profiles are under consideration for the actual performance assessment of the system. Battery bank and PV modules size estimated for all load profiles under same environmental conditions. An optimized load profile is proposed and a standalone PV system designed to investigate its performance. The cost analysis shows that the optimized load profile type system is the most economical design for a standalone PV system. Abstract :