Abstract
The photovoltaic (PV) generating system has high potential, since the system is clean, environmental friendly and has secure energy sources. There are two types of PV system, which are grid connected and standalone systems. In the grid connected photovoltaic system (GCPV), PV generator supplies power to the grid, whether or not the whole or a portion of the generated energy will be used to supply load demands. Meanwhile, the standalone photovoltaic system (SAPV) is used to fulfil a load demand that close to its point of use. These days, many researchers study in term of optimization sizing of photovoltaic system, in order to select optimum number of PV modules, inverter, battery storage capacity, and tilt angle. Based on that, this review aims to give explanations on approaches done by previous researchers in order to find ultimate combinations for design parameters. Moreover, the paper discusses on modelling of PV system components, which includes PV panels’ output power estimation and battery system. Finally, simulation softwares that used as sizing tools in previous studies are reviewed and studied.
Highlights
Rapid reduction of fossil fuel resources and growing evidence of global warming phenomena cause the necessity of urgent search for alternative energy sources
This review aims to give explanations on approaches done by previous researchers in order to find ultimate combinations for design parameters
This paper provides a review on standalone photovoltaic (SAPV) and grid connected photovoltaic system (GCPV) systems sizing procedures, which are system components modelling, optimization software available, optimization criteria, optimization method, and sizing constraint
Summary
Rapid reduction of fossil fuel resources and growing evidence of global warming phenomena cause the necessity of urgent search for alternative energy sources. Recent studies shows that renewable energy has great potential and can be used to fulfil world energy demand [1]. According to [2], the PV industry has grown more than 40% per year since last decades due to rapid decrease in PV technology cost. PV technology may become major alternative energy source in the future since it has several positive attributes, low maintenances, free and inexhaustible energy source and robust and long life time system’s components [3]. Solar energy is not always reliable, because solar radiation varies and frequently changes, due to unpredictable nature and dependence on weather and climate changes. Generated energy does not match with load demand all the time
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
