Initial Planning and Estimation of 2.4 Kw Solar Power Plant Using PVsyst Software in Faculty of Engineering, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University – Cilegon Banten Province

Abstract

Indonesia is located in an equatorial region with an abundance of solar energy, with an average solar radiation intensity of 4.8 kWh/m2 per day. It can be used to build solar power plants. This research aims to estimate and plan the efficiency of a solar farm so that the power produced in the faculty of engineering at the university Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa -Cilegon, Banten. In accordance to the desired and can avoid power loss caused by miscalculation of specifications such as photovoltaic (PV) modules with capacity 2.4kWatt peak (Wp), battery, solar charge controller, or inverter used. The method used is to predict by influenced factors such as shading, a tilt of solar modules, cable use, and natural factors. The calculated power generated after that analysis for solar power plants can be done using PVSyst software applications. PVSyst is used to do calculation simulations for solar power plants with a 2.4kWatt capacity at a given location that will be charged four times with a 36 Volt and a current of 2 Ampere for a duration of three hours