Design and Simulation of Rooftop Solar Power System for the ADA University Campus

Abstract

This master's thesis has the primary purpose of constructing and carrying out an evaluation of two distinct solar cell technologies, namely crystalline solar cells with monocrystalline structure and polycrystalline solar cells, in a photovoltaic plant that is connected to the grid and has a capacity of 1390 kW. The objective is to determine which of these two technologies is superior to the other. The ADA University rooftop is where you will find this plant. In the process of making this comparison, both the payback period and LCOE for each technology are considered. There are three primary elements that comprise the thesis. These sections include an analysis of the system size, the geographical situation, the meteorological data, the key element choice, and the designing of the two photovoltaic (PV) systems. In both the first and second sections, an overview of the different solar cell technologies and the benefit of solar power is presented. This includes the integration of these technologies and the possibilities for future applications in photovoltaics. A comprehensive analysis of Baku's weather is presented in the third part. If the weather isn't conducive to solar energy generation, then the budget can take a hit, thus it's important to check the forecast thoroughly before constructing a solar power plant. Calculations pertaining to the selection of pertinent objects are the emphasis of sections four, five, six, and seven. The collected data allowed for both system requirements and economic evaluations. The simulation conducted using PVSYST shows that compared to the monocrystalline PV system, the polycrystalline PV system is cheaper. The reduced levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and faster investment payback time of the polycrystalline PV system might be the reasons for this.