Installation Of Solar Power Plants Research Articles

Investment analysis of solar power plant installation on the roof of the central business district office building with the best investment value

The Central Business District (CBD) office building is making efforts to reduce building electricity costs, and one alternative is solar power plant installation. PT. Rancang Prima Sejahtera, engaged in the solar energy industry, conducts consulting services with Central Business District office buildings, so PT. Rancang Prima Sejahtera made an indicative proposal with several solar power plant installation scenarios to be installed on the roof of the Central Business District office building. Four scenarios are created from the combination of 2 PV modules and two inverters. Each scenario created will be assessed for the level of opt, and the investment value will be calculated. In combining components using the principles of the Vereun Deutsche Ingineuer (VDI) 2222 method and assessed each scenario using six aspects of assessment.Meanwhile, the investment analysis assessment uses the parameters of Cost of Energy (CoE), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Benefit-Cost Ratio (B-CR), and discounted payback period. The results of the analysis conducted found that the third scenario was the best scenario with a percentage of the design value of 82.5%, CoE value of Rp398.31/kWh, NPV value of Rp2,451,719,005, IRR percentage of 23.75%, B-CR value of 7.8, and DPP value for 6.8 years with a project life of 30 years. The findings of the investment research indicate that the implementation of solar power plant installations in office buildings located in Central Business Districts yields long-term cost reductions in electricity expenses over a 30-year period, as opposed to relying solely on the services provided by the State Electricity Enterprise.

Spatial Interpolation Long-Term Patterns Capacity of Renewable Energy in Sumatera

Indonesia possesses considerable capacity for renewable energy as a result of its plentiful natural resources, including geothermal, solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. Nevertheless, the nation's existing energy composition is predominantly dependent on non-renewable resources, with fossil fuels constituting approximately 95% of its overall energy consumption. Nevertheless, Indonesia has made notable advancements in augmenting its renewable energy output in recent years. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of clarity about the identification of suitable regions for the installation of solar power plants (PLTS) in order to facilitate the development of solar energy. This study employed a methodology to investigate and forecast the solar energy potential in Sumatra, Indonesia. The data utilized consists of MERRA-2 reanalyzing information spanning from 1980 to 2019, collected on a daily basis. The data is analyzed and shown using IDW (Inverse Distance Weighting) and ARIMA techniques to visualize the spatial variation of solar energy potential in Sumatra. ARIMA is employed as a supplementary method to the interpolation technique in order to get long-term projections of solar energy potential for the period spanning from 2020 to 2029. The analysis of the best interpolation method for estimating solar energy potential reveals that the IDW approach with a power of 5 yields the most accurate findings, with an RMSE value of 28.33. For long-term prediction of solar potential in Aceh province, the ARIMA (1,0,0) method is recommended, which has a MAPE value of 0.0219. The findings indicated that Lampung and Bengkulu frequently experience the distribution of solar energy with an intensity ranging from 1400 to 1450 kWh. In addition, the forecast of the potential over Sumatera Island yielded encouraging results using the GAM model, with a root mean square error (RSME) rate of 0.05103.

A GIS-based catastrophe approach for optimal site selection for installation of solar power plants, East Azerbaijan province case study, Iran.

Due to depletion of fossil fuels and environmental issues, renewable energy consumption is increasingly growing. Solar energy as the most abundant renewable energy source available is becoming more popular around the world. In the current study, the optimal sites for solar photovoltaic power plants in East Azerbaijan province, Northwest Iran, were investigated. A total of 17 variables were categorized into four groups: climatic, geomorphological, environmental, and access-economic. In order to integrate the variables, a model based on catastrophe theory in the context of GIS was applied. The relative importance and weight of the criteria are computed based on the internal mechanism of the catastrophic system, thus greatly reducing subjectivism and uncertainties of the decision-making process. Five optimal sites located in the western part of the province within the counties of Malekan, Bonab, Ajabshir, Shabestar, and Tabriz were identified as suitable sites for the construction of solar photovoltaic power plants, where there are ideal conditions in terms of many environmental-human variables such as high potential of solar energy, high sunshine hours, low relative humidity, suitable slope, poor vegetation, distance to protected areas, proximity to the population centers, excellent access to the roads and to the main power lines.

Potential of Solar Energy Mapping in East Priangan Using Satellite Imagery and Environmental Based on GIS

Renewable energy is an energy that can be used to turn on all the energy that is still widely used in the world, including in Indonesia. Solar energy is a renewable energy that uses solar energy as the main ingredient in the formation of electrical energy. Solar energy is one of the most likely energies in a country that is on the equator like Indonesia. One of the interesting problems is how to determine the most effective area for the installation of solar power plants to make the power received by the power plant more effective. This study aims to analyze the effective area for installing solar panels using a Geographic Information System (GIS) as well as mapping of Centralized Solar Power (CSP) and centralized solar photovoltaic (SPV) in the East Priangan area, West Java. The method used in this study is based on the use of remote sensing of the average annual horizontal irradiation (GHI) and Normal Direct Irradiation (DNI). Solar irradiation data (GHI and DNI) were obtained from data from the surface meteorological program and solar energy by NASA, while Land Use/Land Cover, and Digital Elevation Models were used with the use of GIS. The results show that high areas in East Priangan get more effective CSP and SPV results than low areas, but low areas show an average effectiveness value in denuded areas.
 Keywords: solar energy, east Priangan, satellite imagery, environmental, GIS

Peyzaj koruma ve onarım açısından güneş enerji santralleri: İzmir’de yerel yönetimlerin faaliyetleri

Objective: The aim is to reveal depending on the location choices of solar power plantsthe landscape protection strategies and what needs to be done in terms of landscape restoration after the operations of the power plants are completed.
 Material and Methods: Seven solar power plants owned by local governments in İzmir constituted the main material of this study. In this context, observations were made in the research areas, the characteristics of the installed solar power plants were determined and their environmental effects were evaluated within the scope of landscape protection and repair.
 Results: The installation years, locations, installed capacity, and installation areas of the solar power plants, which are the subject of the research differ from each other. Therefore, their environmental impacts are different from each other. In order to evaluate the environmental impact, the profiles of the power plants within the scope of the research were examined by taking into account the standards of electricity generation from solar energy, and their distances to different uses and transportation axes were measured as bird flights. In addition, the areas covered by the installed power plants were revealed and the usage areas of the produced energy were specified.
 Conclusion: Five of the seven solar power plants examined within the scope of the research are assembled roofs and the other two are land applications. Since more space is required in the area preparation, logistics, and installation of solar power plants, which are land applications, the negative impact on the environment is higher. In order to prevent or reduce these negative effects, appropriate and comprehensive landscape repair plans should be prepared with conservation decisions for the solar power plant areas that are actively working, whose activities have been terminated and will be newly installed.

Renewable Energy Sourcing to Enhance Sustainable Manufacturing by Using Madhab’s EEE Impact Analysis Model

The world's increasing energy demand, coupled with the depletion of finite energy resources, necessitates a shift towards sustainable energy solutions. This research explores the multifaceted benefits of substituting conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources with renewable energy in industrial settings, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing. A case study was conducted at a printing and packaging factory in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to analyze economic, environmental, health, safety, and efficiency factors associated with various energy options based on the Madhab’s EEE (Environmental, Efficiency, Economic) impact analysis method. The study identified solar power generation as the optimal energy source, boasting the lowest EEE impact index of 1.90. Wind energy ranked second, followed by conventional GRID power and DG (Diesel Generator) power sources, which were found to be less favorable due to their higher EEE impact indices. Feasibility assessments revealed that the factory had ample rooftop and vacant land space for solar power plant installation, making it self-sufficient in power generation. The return on investment (ROI) for the solar power project was calculated to be 5.54 years, making it a viable option from a sustainability perspective. Moreover, the solar system could be integrated with the GRID through a reverse metering system, enabling excess energy to be sold back to the GRID. This research underscores the significance of transitioning to renewable energy sources in industries for environmental sustainability, energy security, and economic benefits. It emphasizes the need for similar studies in diverse industrial settings to identify the most suitable energy sources, considering all relevant factors.

Promising Directions of Increasing Energy Efficiency and Development of Green Energy in the Household Sector of Ukraine

The aim of the article is to identify promising directions for increasing energy efficiency in the household sector of Ukraine, focusing on green energy. The study involved a graphical, analytical and prognostic methods, in particular the trend analysis of polynomial regression. The study was based on data on the volumes of generation, RES (renewable energy sources) consumption, and the tariff for renewable energy for 2014-2022. The forecast covered a period of 8 quarters. Solar power plants are the most popular renewable energy source among households. The high tariff for the sale of such energy and the ease of installation of solar power plants are key factors in choosing this method of generating electricity from renewable sources. Household solar power plants account for 11% of the total solar power plant capacity in the country. The number and capacity of these plants are predicted to double every 2 years, which will ensure a proportional increase in household income from the sale of electricity generated by solar power plants. The results of the study open up prospects for studying the payback terms and economic efficiency of using different sources of renewable energy in different regions of Ukraine, which is especially important for households and utilities.

Study of the Potential Utilization of Solar Energy at Village Head Office Paluh Manis Langkat

New and renewable energy continues to develop in the territory of Indonesia, one of the renewable energy discussed is solar power generation. The potential of Solar Electric Energy in Paluh Manis village is quite large with the condition of the area located on the coast, with an average temperature of 32C. The electricity demand at the office of the village head of paluh manis of 3300 KW is the center of research that will be the center of research if the electricity demand at the office of the village head of paluh manis langkat is diverted from the source of the State-Owned Company into a solar power plant. The results of observations and analysis produced that the electrical load requirements in the village of paluh manis with the following details: 2 x 6 = 12 100 Ah batteries, 8x 100 wp Solar Modules, 60 A charger controller, 1000 watt Inverter. Installation of solar power plants in offices at a cost of Rp. 25,700,000 with a service life of 20 years can be a great potential and can be recommended as the utilization of new and renewable electrical energy.

Installation of solar power plant in Adıyaman region and analysis of solar energy potential

Energy is one of the most necessary and fundamental needs for human beings to continue their lives. Solar energy, which is one of the most important renewable energy sources, has great energy potential in our country with its long radiation duration and radiation amount.
 The primary thing to do in solar power plant (SPP) installation is to analyze the climatic characteristics of the region. Therefore, having and analyzing the meteorological data of the region has important advantages for the solar power plant to be established. The importance of solar radiation data in the installation of a solar power plant in a region is directly proportional to the payback period of the plant under normal conditions. In this study, a 1 MW SPP feasibility study was conducted in Besni district of Adıyaman province. Depending on the energy potential of the regions, it is calculated that the payback period is between 2-5.7 years for Adıyaman province. Considering the state's electricity pricing, it is seen that the payback period in the industry is about 2 years, while it has a period of 5.7 years for house installation.
 SPP is analyzed in the light of solar radiation data in the Adıyaman region which will be a pioneer for future studies thanks to the depreciation period as well as analyses performed. In addition to these, the parameters to be considered during the SPP installation stages will be specified in detail.

PERANCANGAN PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA SURYA PADA ROOFTOP KANTOR PT BALI CUKUP MANDIRI

Solar Power Plant is a power generator that converts sunlight into electricity. Solar Power Plant has a simple concept, namely converting sunlight into electrical energy. These solar cells can produce unlimited energy directly taken from the sun, and do not require fuel, so solar cells are often said to be clean and environmentally friendly. This journal discusses how to design a Solar Power Plant system at PT Bali Cukup Mandiri. The design is in the form of calculating the number of solar panels that can be installed, the capacity obtained, calculating the required capital costs, choosing the appropriate type of Solar Power Plant, the profit and loss if the Solar Power Plant is installed, and a comparison of electricity costs before and after it is installed. The simulation results of Solar Power Plant electrical energy production using the Helioscope and HOMER applications. The calculation results for the Solar Power Plant system for a capacity of 8 kWp require 24 units of 335 Wp solar modules, using a Solar Power Plant installation system of 24 serial units, the capital cost for making Solar Power Plant is around Rp. 114,504,000 electricity generated by the PV system is 13,337 kWh/year and accommodates up to 49% of electrical energy. savings of IDR 16,303,604 in one year after deducting the total electricity bill payments. The total time needed to cover the initial investment in designing a rooftop solar system at PT Bali Cukup Mandiri is 8 years.

Installation of solar power plant as power supply for street lighting in livestock area

Sajen Village, in Pacet District, Mojokerto, already has a Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) that is primarily involved in the management of livestock and agricultural products because has village treasury land. Farms with cows and goats are administered by cooperatives of farmers. Even though there is always a livestock supervisor on guard, one of the farm locations closest to the village hall uses makeshift lighting and has a low level of security. This is due to the limited electrical energy which is still sourced from the village hall. In addition, human resources in Sajen village also need to improve their soft skills and hard skills to develop the village and keep abreast of current issues. This initiated the idea of building an independent power plant in the livestock area as a useful energy source for village lighting and security. Off-grid system was built in the livestock area and has been successfully utilized to supply energy for the lighting and security sector in the livestock area. Off-grid systems refer to energy sources that are different from those used by the state power utility. Solar power plant also contributes a percentage of clean energy use in village areas and can be a pilot for further development.

IMPLEMENTASI PLTS UNTUK MEMBINA KADER MASYARAKAT SURABAYA YANG SADAR ENERGI HIJAU

Residents of RT 03 RW 03 Tambakrejo Village, Simokerto District, Surabaya City have begun to realize the benefits of green energy and are motivated to develop solar power plant implementations for various needs. Community service activities were attended by 11 residents. Activities include the addition of a solar power plant system and decorative lights to develop existing systems, and the implementation of rat repellents in the hydroponic area electronically. This activity aims to train and educate residents through assistance in solar power plant installations, making decorative lights and applying rat repellents with the water spray method. Based on observations during the solar power plant installation process and the manufacture of decorative lights, it appears that participants have become familiar with the constituent components, installation steps and practical testing of the solar system. The commitment and enthusiasm of residents and local leaders has been demonstrated by the ability to produce varied forms of decorative lights and the contribution of providing poles and solar panel boxes. The rat repellent system with the water spray method was also observed to be effective so that hydroponic plants were free from rat interference.

Desiminasi Sistem Pembangkit Tenaga Surya untuk Guru dan Siswa di Kabupaten Bandung

Utilization of solar energy requires an active role from the community by providing information related to solar energy and the potential that can be obtainedIt is necessary to provide guidance to the community by providing basic knowledge about the conversion of solar energy into electricity. Followed by doing practice in proving the basic knowledge given in the form of simple practice. So that the public can understand information related to solar energy as a whole, both basic knowledge, conversion techniques, and installation techniques. The purpose of this community service is to provide training on solar power plant installations as a learning medium in the use of renewable energy in the form of solar energy. The training targets are MA teachers and students as the next generation who in the future will face greater challenges related to energy utilization. MA students are currently required to be more creative and innovative in utilizing all the potential of nature, especially the use of alternative technologies, one of which is solar energy. The Pangalengan area is also a challenge in itself in the use of electricity technology for the need for support by using solar energy for electricity use. In the community service program, an On-Grid 260 Wp solar power plant system has been installed which aims as a learning medium and helps reduce monthly school costs by integrating solar panels for the electrification of the Natural Sciences Laboratory (IPA).

Pilot Scheme Conceptual Analysis of Rooftop East–West-Oriented Solar Energy System with Optimizer

In recent years, photovoltaic energy has become a popular alternative to traditional fossil fuels due to its renewable and sustainable nature, and the incentives provided by countries to encourage research and development in this field have accelerated the implementation of photovoltaic roofs. One important factor in maximizing the efficiency of solar panels is their orientation to harness maximum irradiation with minimum roof area. In this article, an optimizer-supported east–west-oriented solar power plant installation is experimentally presented to utilize more solar energy with less area compared to wide-area south orientation. Furthermore, an analysis of different angle placements is simulated by PVSOL and PVGIS to test the robustness of the presented approach, and the pros/cons of the features of the east–west and south orientation are discussed comparatively. The obtained results are promising for the ideal placement of solar systems along with the use of optimizers to further enhance their performance, and for the minimization of the economic return of such an investment.

Renewable energy resource assessment for rural electrification: a case study in Nepal

Abstract Renewable energy could mitigate remote area energy crises through rural electrification. Karnali province, one of the seven federal provinces of Nepal, is such a remote location and is most deprived in terms of electricity access. Around 67% of the population of the Karnali province is not connected to the national grid electricity supply. High altitude, mountainous topography makes it difficult to provide grid access to the region. This study summarizes the current electricity access status in Nepal and Karnali province specifically. The paper discusses the energy, economic and environmental (3E) analysis of different renewable energy resources like solar and wind energy for the grid-isolated region in Mugu and Jumla district of Karnali province. The study investigates the feasibility of a 200-kW solar power plant installation in Gamghadi, the capital of Mugu district and a 100-kW wind power plant installation in Tila village, Jumla district. The study suggests whether a similar installation of the distributed energy plant is a solution to mitigate the energy crisis problem in the high Himalayas regions, like Karnali province of Nepal. Based on the high-level resource assessment, the study estimates an investment cost ranging from 7 to 9 million USD would be necessary for the installation of such distributed solar PV and wind turbines.

Evaluation and Solution Suggestions for Engineering and Workmanship Failures during Design and Installation of Solar Power Plants

Among the various renewable energy generation systems, the solar photovoltaic occupies a leading position today due to its simple structure. However, increasing the efficiency of solar photovoltaic systems is a highly researched topic. In this study, possible connection failures in maximum power inverters and other failures, which decrease the efficiency in solar power plants, are examined. Furthermore, the possible consequences of these losses and their effects on the performance of solar power plants are explained. Some missing-failure processes were identified and corrected in the field analysis of the solar power plant in Turkey. Detected missing failures include connection failures of solar inverters, incorrect network configuration of camera system, fixing lighting time settings. The inverter string connection failure made during the projecting and assembly phase was eliminated and the maximum output was determined as 584.25 kW after the DC string arrangement. An increase of approximately 10% was achieved in production. In the project and application phase, the connection details of the inverters should be drawn and given to the field application personnel as a full-fledged project. In this way, incorrect connections that are not shown in the project and made in the field are prevented. This ensures that the installed power plant operates more efficiently, and the budgetary payback period of the investments made is shortened.

Improvement of Korea Meteorological Administration Solar Energy Resources Map Using Fine-Scale Terrain Data

Real-time solar energy resources mapping is crucial for the development and management of solar power facilities. This study analyzes the effects of the digital elevation model (DEM) resolution on the accuracy of the surface insolation (insolation hereafter) calculated by the Korea Meteorological Administration solar energy mapping system, KMAP-Solar, using two DEMs of different resolutions, 1.5 km and 100 m. It is found that KMAP-Solar yields smaller land-mean insolation with the fine-scale DEM than the coarse-scale DEM. The fine-scale DEM reduces biases by as much as 32 Wm− 2 for all observation sites, especially those in complex terrain and that the insolation error reduction is correlated with the difference in sky view factor (SVF) between the coarse- and fine-scale DEM. Both the coarse- and fine-scale DEMs generate the insolation-elevation and insolation-SVF relationship which is characterized by positive (negative) correlation between the insolation and the terrain altitude (SVF). However, the coarse-scale DEM substantially underestimates these relationships compared to the fine-scale DEM, mainly because the coarse-scale DEM underrepresents large terrain slopes and/or small SVFs, most seriously in high-altitude regions. The fine-scale DEM generates a more realistic insolation distribution than the coarse-scale DEM by incorporating a wider range of key terrain parameters involved in determining insolation. Improvements of insolation calculations in KMAP-Solar using a fine-scale DEM, especially in the areas of complex terrain, is of a practical value for Korea because the operational solar resources map from KMAP-Solar supports solar energy research, solar power plant installations, and real-time prediction and management of solar power within the power grid.

A Comparison of Risks Assessment for the Project Phase of Solar Power Plant Installation with FMEA Pareto and AHP Methods

As a result of the rapid depletion of fuels, high costs and environmental concerns which is in today’s conditions in energy production by traditional methods cause rapid orientation to renewable energy sources. In this context, the number of alternative researches and studies on the phenomenon of energy, which has become an indicator of the development of countries, has increased steadily. Taking measures by analysing possible failures and risks in the establishment and operation of renewable energy plants is of great importance in terms of cost control, efficiency, sustainability of production and ensuring the safety of life and property. For this reason, in this study, failures and risks occurring in the projecting stage, which is the first and important stage of the installation of solar power plants (SPP), which are among the sustainable and renewable energy sources that have become an important part of our lives are analysed using Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA). In the FMEA analysis, the precautions that can be taken against the mistakes and risks that may be encountered regarding the researched subject were investigated. In addition, the opinions of experts on this subject expressed in the literature and researches were also taken into consideration. Then, with the Pareto analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method systematic, the order of importance of the risks was determined and the similarities between them were tried to be determined.

Multi-objective optimization of concentrated solar power plants from an energy-water-environment nexus perspective under distinct climatic conditions – Part B: Environ-economic analysis

The objective of this study is to include environmental impact in optimization of concentrated solar power plants previously limited to techno-economic analysis only. Performance of solar towers and parabolic trough collectors equipped with dry and wet cooling is numerically investigated at 10 min interval for three climatic zones. Based on electricity generation profiles pertinent to variation of design variables of solar multiple and thermal energy storage, the water usage is quantified techno-economically, considering water scarcity levels. Besides, five different potential impacts over lifecycle of concentrated solar and natural gas-based power plants are compared after unifying them into metric of net environmental impact avoided. Additionally, utilizing techno-economic solutions and eco-friendly solutions, multi-objective ‘balanced’ solution is proposed. It is found that levelized cost of water increases five-fold for areas with extreme water scarcity and is higher for trough than solar tower. Net environmental impact of troughs is higher and lower electricity generation causes the avoided impact to be higher than solar towers, when compared with natural gas-fired power plants. For eco-friendly solutions, solar multiple varies from 3.5 to 4 with thermal energy storage of 24 h. Dry-cooled solar towers with optimal solar multiple in range of 3–3.2 and thermal energy storage of 18.8–19.9 h are evaluated for pareto-optimality based ‘balanced’ solutions for all zones. These solutions offer minimum net levelized cost of electricity, alongside maximized electricity generation, huge return on invested capital and energy, and reducing environmental impact by over 94%. Lastly, semi-arid climates are found suitable for concentrated solar power plant installation.

An Integrated GIS-Based ANP Analysis for Selecting Solar Farm Installation Locations: Case Study in Cumra Region, Turkey

With the depletion of traditional energy sources, which are defined as fossil fuels, the importance of renewable energy sources has increased even more. Renewable energy is a sustainable energy source that can be reproduced with the use of existing resources and has almost no harm to the environment. Solar energy is one of the leading types of energy among sustainable energy sources and is an inexhaustible source of energy for humanity that can be used for generations. Selecting an appropriate site for the installation of solar power plants is an important decision that increases the efficiency of a solar farm. In order to minimize the negative environmental, economic and social effects in the solar farm location studies, all criteria affecting the study should be taken into consideration. This study presents the application of combining analytical network process, which is one of the multi-criteria evaluation methods, with GIS, in order to determine the most suitable locations for solar power plants in Cumra Region, Konya, Turkey. Six main criteria have been defined for the most suitable site selection in this area. Criteria maps were prepared using the GIS software and weight values determined from analytical network process and combined for the site suitability map. Suitability map was divided into three categories as low, moderate and high suitable by using an equidistant classification method.