An Environment Perceptive on Solar Installation for University Campus: A Case of Universiti Utara Malaysia

Abstract

Sustainable energy has become the main agenda globally. Among the renewable energy (RE) sources, solar provides huge potential in electricity production due to the abundance of sun radiation. As tropical country Malaysia enriched with solar radiation the whole year. This paper aimed to study the environmental perspective towards solar installation in the UUM campus building. Climate change sharply decreased by implementing the solar photovoltaic (PV) system up to 91.2 % compared to the conventional source of electricity supply. The global warming impact of solar panel installation was in the range of 44.74 to 178.99 g CO2EQ / kWh. The most contributing process towards this impact was transportation. Installation PV in UUM campus, could avoided carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to 996 ton of waste recycled instead of landfilled or 47583 tree seedlings grown for ten years. Hopefully, the result encourages stakeholders to consume solar power as the primary source of renewable energy components on the way to achieving the Malaysia government’s target of 50% RE in electricity generation.

Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic and Wind Turbine Grid-Connected Systems under LVRT Conditions

“…Grid-connected renewable energy systems play a crucial role in integrating clean energy sources into the existing power grid infrastructure. These systems enable the efficient utilization of renewable energy resources and facilitate the transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy generation paradigm [1][2][3]. The deployment of grid-connected PV and wind turbine systems has seen remarkable growth worldwide, driven by advancements in technology, policy support, and the increasing global demand for clean energy.…”

“…PV systems harness solar energy, converting it into electricity through the photovoltaic effect, while wind turbines capture the kinetic energy of wind and convert it into electrical power. Both PV and wind turbine systems are highly scalable, offering flexibility in deployment for various applications, ranging from residential and commercial installations to utilityscale power plants [1,[4][5][6]. The integration of grid-connected renewable energy systems introduces several challenges and considerations, one of which is the reliable and stable operation of these systems under various grid conditions.…”