Design and simulation analysis of 130 KWp grid-connected solar PV system using PVsyst: A case study in Egypt.

Abstract

This paper presents a feasibility study using a PV system grid-connected photovoltaic design that satisfies a 130 KWp grid’s electrical needs for a local factory in Al Obour City, Egypt (Coordinates 30.19373, 31.44213). This system has been mounted on a fixed tilt mounting structure. The system comprises a photovoltaic array to capture solar energy. The modeling is accomplished by evaluating the required load and selecting and deciding the proper specifications of the components inherent in the system. Several constituents, such as the geographic area, atmospheric condition, solar irradiance, and load consumption, are analyzed and discussed for the whole work. The system produces 212.7 MWh each year. The cost of the system can be enhanced by variable system parameters such as net present one, initial capital one, energy cost, and operating expense. Further, the techno-economic analysis of the suggested system has been performed using PVsyst simulation software. The simulated results reveal that the proposed model meets the load demand, reducing the monthly bill by ~20 %. The PVsyst proves an easy, speedy, accurate, dependable, well-grounded software tool for the simulation of the solar PV system.