Installation Of Solar Power Plants Research Articles

APPLICATION OF AHP AND GIS FOR OPTIMAL SOLAR SITE IDENTIFICATION IN MADHESH PROVINCE, NEPAL

Solar-based renewable energy adoption is in its early stage in the power system of Nepal complying with its commitment to carbon neutrality. The government of Nepal has declared a goal of setting up solar power plants of at least 200 MW in Madhesh Province, but the selection of optimal sites will be the decisive factor in achieving this goal. Therefore, rigorous investigation is necessary for optimal site selection. A three-step framework combining the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Geographical Information System (GIS) has been adopted to identify the optimal location for solar power plant installation in Madhesh Province. The framework includes the creation of weighted individual raster images for the different criteria, images of restricted areas for solar installation, and a combination of all the rasters into a single raster using GIS-based software. The weights of the criteria and sub-criteria have been evaluated using the AHP model, which is an expert judgments-based model. The criteria considered were solar irradiance, annual mean temperature, distance from the road, distance from the substation, distance from the urban area, elevation, aspect, and land use. The results were graded from the least preferred area to the most highly suitable area. The most highly suitable areas were in the Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusa, and Mahottari districts, while the districts in the western region of the province had less suitable areas. Thus, the province’s eastern region is most suitable for installing solar power plants.

Recognition of issues and measures for installation of solar power plants by local governments

Recognition of issues and measures for installation of solar power plants by local governments

Risk Assessment in Installation of Solar Power Plants

Nowadays although photovoltaics (PVs) has been a major energy source, there are few publications that focus on the risks regarding the installation of Commercial Solar Power plant. There is no solution which can identify that later on what sort of risk or what sort of problem may occur after and during the installation of a renewable grid. After which we can provide the solution of Risk mitigation/reduction to identify future risks that may occur after and during the installation of a renewable grid. The above discussion is based on risk software using Monte-Carlo simulation and Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) Technique. Monte-Carlo simulation is used for finding the risk and the AHP Technique use in design making process. We made such a solution that will target the three different locations in three different weather The work is performed to manage the risk that may occur in the installation and after the installation of renewable grids. This research is crucial, especially when you consider how many new installations there will be because of the favorable Pakistani Policy. Additionally, there is little information available about accidents connected to the installation of PV Photo Voltaic (PV) plant. Consequently, it is challenging to develop a safety policy roadmap for PV installation. projects. This work has act as guidance towards future projects with similar conditions. At the end we have provide proper risk avoidance mechanism and report.

IoT Based Solar Power Monitoring System

As we know in the present time solar energy is at its booming stage compared to other sources, as it's the perfect alternative for all conventional sources required for electrical energy generation. This paper proposes a solar power monitoring system by the IoT. By using the Internet of things technology for supervision the solar power generation can greatly enhance the performance, monitoring and maintenance of the plant. With gradually increasing the technologies and the cost of renewable energy sources are going down globally encouraging the solar power plant installation. In this project the output of the solar panels is depends upon the radiation of heat. The project is based on the implementation of new cost-effective methodology based on IOT to remotely monitoring a solar plant for performance evaluation. By incorporating the IOT technology the data received from the panels and appliance are sending to the cloud from through internet for the future use as well the remote user can monitor the parameters of the connected devices.

Feasibility of Solar Power Plant in Kathua District, J&K

As the non-renewable sources of energy are depleting day by day, the world is turning towards renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro for fulfilling their power requirement. Solar is one of the major sources of renewable energy which is used for electricity generation in India and its installed capacity has been increased from 2.6 GW to more than 42 GW in the last 7 years and India also acquired 5th position in solar power deployment. Solar power can be harnessed in India using proper techniques providing huge scalability and it also has capability of power generation on distributed basis which helps in additional capacity with short lead times. Jammu and Kashmir has vast amount of solar potential and government is also taking some steps to maximize the use of renewable resources than non- renewable resources in UT but people are still unaware of how to use these renewable resources efficiently. In this paper, the feasibility study of solar power plant installation in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir has been carried out using NASA LARC so that in future maximum number of solar power plants can be installed in Jammu and Kashmir and people can rely on renewable sources. The solar irradiance parameter has been used for assessing the feasibility of this area and the data is collected with the help of NASA LARC website.

Case Study of Solar Photovoltaic Power-Plant Site Selection for Infrastructure Planning Using a BIM-GIS-Based Approach

Evaluating the site-selection process for photovoltaic (PV) plants is essential for securing available areas for solar power plant installation in limited spaces. Although the vicinities of highway networks can be suitable for installing PV plants, in terms of economic feasibility, they have rarely been investigated because the impacts of various factors, including geographic or weather patterns, have not been analyzed. In this respect, this study conducts a case study on selecting the site for PV-panel installation in the vicinity of a highway (e.g., slopes) by integrating geographic information system (GIS) and building information model (BIM) techniques. Using location (e.g., highways, lakes, rivers), monthly solar power output, and orographic (e.g., slope) data, suitable regions are identified with the geo-spatial analysis; then, the amount of power that can be generated is evaluated in the regions. For the proposed sites, the surface conditions and potential PV systems are transformed and visualized in a BIM environment. In the results, the power output at optimal sites selected from the case area was computed at a total of 8227 MWh and was transformed into solar-panel families in three-dimensional environments. Thus, this study may help to identify optimal sites for PV plants in the unused areas near highways.

Integration of solar energy by nature-inspired optimization in the context of circular economy

The purpose of this paper is to make a research on solar power plants integration in an electric power system, taking into account all costs arising from circular economy criteria. Four scenarios of solar power plant installation are analyzed. The methodology relies on nature-inspired optimization. The evolutionary multiobjective genetic algorithm is applied. The optimization is based on the costs of electricity production, encompassing not only the costs of technology, but also the costs of environmental protection and sustainable development. These costs are included in the model and the objectives are formulated accordingly. The objectives are based on maximization of electricity production up to the level of demand, minimization of total electricity costs and minimization of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, grid losses as well as other limitations and constraints of the electric power system are included into the model. The loss distribution is calculated in proportion to the distance between the supplier and the end user. The solar power plant losses equal zero, because it is assumed that the plant is located in a local community, close to consumers. The results show that the emissions and costs are higher without an introduced solar power plant. Introduction of solar capacities reduces the costs and emissions to a certain level. The developed model may be useful as a decision-support system generator.

Design of Sustainability of Solar Panel Integration in A Green Building Complex of Wonogiri Regent Office

With the opportunity to repair and rebuild office buildings in the Wonogiri Office Area, where previously area offices still scattered in various regions, now they will be moved and arranged in 1 location with the concept of City Forest—thus opening up opportunities for more environmentally friendly energy use (Renewable Energy). The implementation of Solar Panel rooftop for office buildings in the planning does not only consider the amount of electricity obtained from the photovoltaic installed for offices. However, it also considers the Sustainable Benefits factor to be more reliable and maintain its sustainability. Sustainable benefits in the Wonogiri Office can see from various factors such as; Social, Organizational, Technical, Economic, Environmental. The sustainability factor is assessed after considering the economic feasibility aspects (NPV, IRR, BCR, PBP, LCOE, NPC) and according to the Solar Power Plant installation’s technical aspects. This paper suggested help solves problems related to renewable energy projects that did not last long. It can also become a pilot project for other agencies in terms of a more sustainable Photovoltaic design. This paper will reveal emission reduction, components that need attention, and the willingness and ability to prepare for renewable energy.

Multi-criteria of PV solar site selection problem using GIS-intuitionistic fuzzy based approach in Erzurum province/Turkey

Renewable energy sources have been placed as the key to facilitating to provide source of electricity generation. Solar power is one of the most preferable one among renewable energy sources due to the easy to generate in suitable environment. However, there are concerns with the location of solar power plants installation which causes low efficiency and ineffective use. Hence, determining the location for the usage of solar power sources is critical to mitigating those concerns. In addition, Turkey has been focused on investments on sustainable renewable energy sources and there are few studies which work on cities to reveal potential sources. In this study, GIS and intuitionistic fuzzy set based multi-criteria decision-making method is proposed for determining the most suitable areas for solar energy power plant potential site selection in Erzurum province, Turkey. Firstly, a solar energy power plant potential site selection map is made using a GIS program along with considering ecological risks and ecological criteria. Secondly, 20 districts of Erzurum are investigated in terms of 10 criteria (slope, aspect, solar irradiation, land use, wind speed, air temperature, air pressure, air humidity, land surface temperature and transmission line) using intuitionistic fuzzy sets. In these parameters the first time we looked the land use surface. The land use surface is affected the efficiency of the solar power plant. Finally, the comparisons of two methods are done to check consistency of results obtained. The results indicate that both approaches achieve same areas as the most suitable locations for solar power plants installations for Erzurum province in Turkey. The aim of this work is first to investigate possible locations for solar power plant installation using a mapping method, GIS, and then, Intuitionistic Fuzzy is applied to the problem to obtain optimum areas for solar energy. Also, more accurate results are provided comparing results of two methods, GIS and Intuitionistic Fuzzy. The results expose that 25,065.3 km2 for solar power plant suitable for solar power plan installation.

The Value of the Cards in Water Basins with the Installation of Solar Power Plants in Yangiyul District of Tashkent Province of Uzbekistan

The article considers the possibility of using the surface of various reservoirs characteristic of regions when allocating land for lowpower solar power plants in Uzbekistan. When implementing low-power solar power plants in Uzbekistan, a certain amount of land resources is required (for installing solar panels). From the point of view of respect for natural capital (saving land resources), the method of installing solar panels directly above the surface of water basins based on the corresponding maps of water basins is technically and economically effective. The methodological basis of the research is the results of researchers work on the problems of land relations and land management. In the research, a systematic approach to the analysis of land use has been chosen, in which a variety of tools were used to determine the essence of the analyzed phenomena, processes and patterns. In recent years, industry has been rapidly developing in rural areas of the Yangiyul district of Tashkent Province of Uzbekistan. In this regard, the problems of effective use of land resources, especially targeted use of irrigated land, has become urgent. This means that in the future there will be problems when allocating land for the installation of low-power solar power plants.

농어촌 지역 태양광 발전시설 설치 및 유도·규제 현황 연구 - 전라남도 해남군 지역을 중심으로 -

농어촌 지역 태양광 발전시설 설치 및 유도·규제 현황 연구 - 전라남도 해남군 지역을 중심으로 -

Mapping concentrated solar power site suitability in Algeria

The investment in solar thermal power technologies has become increasingly attractive, despite their still perceived high costs. Algeria presented an ambitious plan for increasing the participation of renewable energy sources (RES) in the power system, with significant investments foreseen for solar power technologies. To achieve this objective, it is necessary to identify optimal sites for the implementation of these plants, as well as others where implementation is highly inadvisable from the economic, social, or environmental points of view. The main goal of this study is to present and apply a methodology to identify adequate locations for the installation of solar power plants in Algeria. The study addressed the particular case of concentrated solar power (CSP) and proposed a hybrid approach combining multi-criteria decision making and Geographic Information System. The approach allowed mapping and visualizing unfeasible areas and ranking the feasible sites. The results showed that more than 51% of the territory of the country is unfeasible for the implementation of CSP, mainly due to criteria related to topographic aspects, water availability, and distance to the grid. The results demonstrated that relying only on Direct Normal Irradiation (DNI) values may result in a reductionist vision for energy planning and thus other criteria can play a fundamental role in the decision process. The model allowed also to identify the best regions for CSP investment and opens routes for more detailed studies for the exact site selection.

A GIS-based multi-criteria decision making method for the potential assessment and suitable sites selection of PV and CSP plants

By combining geographic information systems (GIS) and multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method, this paper presents a framework to evaluate the suitable location and technical potentials for large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. With the assist of spatial tools, the potential locations are identified by extracting restrictive criteria (e.g. protected area, land cover, transport infrastructure, and orography). Using MCDM, the land suitability for PV and CSP plants is evaluated with the comprehensive consideration of different factors, such as climate, orography, water availability, and location, where factor weights are calculated by the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method. The study framework is illustrated by Ningxia, China, a key energy project area along the Belt and Road with abundant solar radiation. The obtained results suggested that the middle area of Ningxia is recommended for the solar power plant deployment. Besides, due to the limitation of water resource availability, PV technology is more appropriate for the study area than CSP technology. The estimated total technical potentials of PV and CSP systems could be 443 TWh/year and 308 TWh/year, indicating great potential for future solar energy development to enhance the renewable energy supply and participate in energy cooperation with the other regions. Moreover, sensitivity analysis is conducted to investigate the impacts of system efficiency variation on energy output. The results can be used for the identification of the potential areas for solar power plant installation, as well as support for the synergic expansion of generation plants and the power grid.

Rancang Bangun Monitoring Daya Listrik untuk Aplikasi Sistem Tenaga Surya Berteknologi Smart Grid pada Skala Rumah Tinggal

Utilization of solar cells can be used as a source of residential energy as a backup power source other than relying on supplies from PLN. In previous studies have not developed a system that monitors the power obtained from the utilization of solar cells. As a power monitoring tool a microcontroller and Internet-based (IOT) device is needed to provide information on the availability of backup power in the installation of solar power plants in homes. In this research, a PLTS design that is equipped with an IOT-based power monitoring system uses Arduino Uno and Thinkspeak. The results of the design can be applied to real conditions for the installation of solar power plants for residential homes.

Çatı Üzeri Doğu-Batı Yönelimli Optimizerli Güneş Enerji Sisteminin Güney Yönelimli Sisteme Göre Üretim Değerlendirmesi Ve Ekonomik Analizi

Günümüzde, gelişen teknoloji ve artan nüfusla birlikte enerji talebi de hızla artmakta olup mevcut kaynakların bu talebi çok kısa bir süre daha karşılayabileceği bilimsel bir gerçektir. Ayrıca artan nüfus yoğunluğu ve enerji talebine bağlı olarak karbon salınımlarının artması, hava kirliliği ve iklim değişikliğine neden olmaktadır. Bu tür çevresel etkilerin yaşanmaması ve dünya genelinde sürekli artan enerji talebinin karşılanması adına çevreci ve temiz bir enerji kaynağı olan yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının kullanımı neredeyse bir zorunluluk haline gelmiştir. Bu nedenle arazi ve çatı üzeri güneş enerji santrali kurulumları dünya genelinde hızla artmaktadır. Çatı üzeri güneş enerji santrali kurulumlarında çok önemli iki kıstas bulunmaktadır. Bunlar çatı statiği (yük taşıma kapasitesi) ve çatı izolasyonudur. Bu iki kıstas sağlanmadan çatı üzeri güneş enerji sistemi tesis edilmemelidir. Tesis edilecek güneş enerji santralinden kaynaklı çatıya gelecek ekstra yükler, yapılacak statik hesaplarla analiz edilmeli ve bu hesaplar sonucuna göre kurulum yapılmalıdır. Ayrıca çatı üzeri kurulum yapılmadan önce çatılarda izolasyon sorunu olup olmadığı kontrol edilmelidir. İzolasyon sorunu var ise bu durumun santral kurulumu öncesinde giderilmesi gerekmektedir. Hidayet Türkoğlu Spor Kompleksinde tesis edilen doğu-batı yönelimli güneş enerji santralinin tasarımı açıklanmıştır. Güneş enerji santrali tasarımı yapılırken kullanılan başlıca simülasyon programlarından bahsedilmiştir. Doğu-batı yönelimli güneş enerji santrali kurularak mevcut alanda güney yönelimli bir santrale göre birim alanda daha fazla güneş enerjisinden faydalanabilineceği simülasyon sonuçlarıyla ortaya konulmuştur. Ayrıca aynı güçlerdeki güney yönelimli ve doğu-batı yönelimli santrallerin simülasyonları yapılarak üretim değerleri karşılaştırılmıştır. Bunula birlikte 2016’da kurulan 169 kWp doğu-batı yönelimli mevcut güneş enerji santralinin veri kayıt ve izleme sisteminden alınan gerçek zamanlı üretim değerleri simülasyon sonuçları ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Hidayet Türkoğlu Spor Kompleksi’nde tesis edilen 169 kWp kurulu güce sahip çatı üzeri doğu-batı yönelimli optimizerli güneş enerji santralinin 2016 yılındaki toplam maliyeti 850.00 TL+KDV ve elektrik birim fiyatı 0,43 TL/kWh’tir. Söz konusu fiyatlar baz alınarak yapılan maliyet analizine göre 169 kWp güneş enerji santralinin yatırım geri dönüş süresi 15,7 yıl olarak hesaplanmıştır. Santralin kurulumundan bu yana günümüze kadar geçen sürede gelişen teknoloji ile birlikte sistemin yatırımının yarısından fazlasını oluşturan güneş panellerinin maliyeti dünya genelinde %30’a varan oranda düşüş yaşamıştır. Ancak güneş paneli fiyatlarında yaşanan bu düşüş son dönemde ülkemizde artan döviz kurlarından dolayı ciddi oranda hissedilememiştir. Söz konusu sistem günümüzde 750.000 TL+KDV güncel bedel ile kurulabilmektedir. Güncel maliyet ve güncel elektrik birim fiyatı 0,82 TL/kWh baz alınarak yapılan maliyet analizine göre söz konusu güneş enerji santralinin yatırım geri dönüş süresi 6,7 yıl olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bununla birlikte aynı sistem özelliklerine sahip ve aynı alanda kurulabilecek 110,5 kWp kurulu güçteki güney yönelimli güneş enerji sisteminin, 2020 yılına göre güncel maliyeti 515.000 TL+KDV’dir. Güncel sistem maliyeti ve elektrik birim fiyatı baz alınarak yapılan maliyet analizine göre söz konusu güneş enerji santralinin yatırım geri dönüş süresi 6,5 yıl olarak hesaplanmıştır. 2020 yılına göre 169 kWp kurulu güce sahip doğu-batı yönelimli bir güneş enerji sisteminin maliyeti 750.000 TL+KDV olurken 110,5 kWp kurulu güçteki güney yönelimli güneş enerji sisteminin maliyeti 515.000 TL+KDV olmaktadır. İlk yatırım aşamasında 169 kWp kurulu güce sahip doğu-batı yönelimli güneş enerji sistemi, 110,5 kWp kurulu güçteki güney yönelimli güneş enerji sistemine göre 235.000 TL+KDV daha fazla maliyetli olmaktadır. Doğu-batı yönelimli sistemlerin yatırım geri dönüş süreleri ekvatora yakın bölgelerde daha kısa olmaktadır.

A GIS-based Boolean logic-analytical hierarchy process for solar power plant (case study: Erbil Governorate—Iraq)

The remarkable increase in population and industrial development has brought priority to the installation of solar power plants in developing countries. Solar power site selection is a complicated task, which involves spatial assessment, driving environment, economic and climatological factors. For different site selection studies, multi-criteria estimation was used. This study utilized GIS and Boolean-AHP model to perform solar power site selection in Erbil governorate. The study proposed three scenarios: economic weight scenario, environment weight scenario and equal weight scenario. The final index model identifies four groups: unsuitable, low suitable, moderately suitable and highly suitable. Consequently, the study identified 369 candidate sites to install the solar power farms, interestingly; about 85% of the candidate sites are located in the southern and central part of the study area.

Analisis sudut panel solar cell terhadap daya output dan efisiensi yang dihasilkan

One of the natural potentials as a source of electrical energy is solar energy. The sun is the main energy source for most of the processes that occur on the surface of the earth. Solar radiation received by the earth's surface is a fundamental input for many aspects, mainly an important parameter in the application of solar cells as electricity generation. Sun cells are devices that can convert sunlight into electrical energy. In this study the data collection of solar cell panel data is collected which includes the solar radiation data, the voltage data generated and the electric current data generated at each variation of the tilt angle 0o, 8o, and 16o. This study aims to discover the effect of changes in the slope angle of solar cell panels on the efficiency of solar power generation systems. The study method used is an experimental development method which is carried out by using the tilt angle variation of the solar panel. The angle used by taking the tilt angle of the solar panel on the negative x-axis which aims to find the maximum tilt angle value. From the test results of 50 Watt Peak (WP) solar power plant installation, it can be concluded that the highest efficiency occurs at an angle of 16o and at 09:00 with a value of 46.076 %, then the second occurs at an angle of 8o and at 09:00 with a value of 45,052 %, then the lowest efficiency occurs at a slope angle of 0o and at 09:00 with a value of 43,986 %. Keywords: Angles, 50 WP panel, solar cell, power output, & efficiency.

Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Yerleşkesinde Güneş Enerjisi Santralinin Ekonomik Analizi

In this study, the economic analysis of the solar power plant can be built in the Sivas Cumhuriyet University campus was conducted. The calculations for the power plant to be installed were obtained by means of the PVsyst program. As a result of this study, the efficiency of the system established by monocrystalline modules was found to be higher than the efficiency of the system established with polycrystalline modules. However, the system installed with monocrystalline modules was found to be costlier. In the study, the yield obtained from the sales of energy for 30 years was calculated as $ 4,140,900 for monocrystalline panels and $ 4,111,100 for polycrystalline panels. The difference between the yield obtained during the life of the system is $ 29,800. It is concluded that the system, which is planned to be installed, consists of monocrystalline modules will be a more logical because of the higher module yield and the higher the gain of the system life. It is thought that the results obtained in this study will be useful in the installation of solar power plant to be constructed in Sivas Cumhuriyet University campus.

A compatible standard policy measure to tackle solar photovoltaic waste in Indian scenario

Expeditious evolution of solar photovoltaic industry has triggered transformation in energy sector across the world. After the concluded durability of the PV panels amount of junk originates. This junk is directed into the category of solid waste. With the increasing solar power plant installations in India the amount of waste to be accumulated in the nearby years to come will be a matter of grave concern. Hasty action should be taken by the Indian policy makers and other non-governmental agencies to process the solar photovoltaic recycling policies at commercial level in an economically sustainable manner. This paper inspects the prospective requisite of PV reprocessing legislation by investigating the current reprocessing arrangements of the commercialized first and second generation solar PV materials. Emphasis is also laid on the hazardous effects of the waste on human body. Quantity of reclaimed material is considered and its economic importance is analysed. Architectural liability is put at the utmost front for curbing out the havoc to be created by piling up of the junk photovoltaic materials through economically feasible policy framework. Through this article effective solar PV reclaiming policy framework is proposed for the Indian government which will foster new socio-economic, environmental and employment opportunities.

Canal top solar panels: A unique nexus of energy, water, and land

The calamity of energy increased over the decades due to population increase, factories, and industries most of the energy comes from the thermal power plants. Renewable energy sources are the finest or desirable energy solution for fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources are various types but solar power plays an important role in renewable energy sources because of its availability, clean safe, and pollution-free nature. The building of a solar power system takes very large areas of land. By using the canals top solar power plant system reduces the requirement of a wide area of land and decreases the water evaporation by sunlight. The cost of solar energy is decreasing very fast. Solar Thermal Electricity (STE) and Solar Photovoltaic Electricity (SPVE) are becoming competitive against conventional energy. To overcome the problems the innovative idea comes in front for installing solar power plant system on canal tops using an inter-array spacing of solar panels this reduces the evaporation of water through the inter-array spacing and increases the radiation on the solar panel so that the power output of system also increases in this paper mainly focuses on canals top solar power system with the design of reflectors and without reflectors and comparing the efficiency and cost of both systems and proposing which system is most idle for solar power plant installation.