Photovoltaic system design, feasibility and financial outcomes for different regions in Turkey

Kayhan, V.A.; Ülker, Fevzeddin; Elma, Onur

doi:10.1109/epecs.2015.7368518

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“…These parameters can be determined as solar radiation value, amount of shading and proximity to the consumer. For this reason, the location where the system will be installed is very important in terms of performance and efficiency (Kayhan et al, 2015).…”

Section: Energy System Locationmentioning

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Techno-economic analysis of a solar-powered agricultural irrigation system using PV*Sol software: A case study in Konya

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2023

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences

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Agricultural irrigation is essential for crop growth and yield, but traditional irrigation systems are often associated with high costs, energy consumption, and negative environmental impacts. The development of alternative irrigation systems, such as solar-powered systems, has gained increasing attention in recent years. In this study, a techno-economic analysis of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system was carried out for the electrical energy needed in irrigation of an agricultural area located in Konya, Turkiye. The electrical energy produced by the solar energy system was used to meet the energy needs of the electrical equipment and the water pumping system required for agricultural irrigation. According to the simulation results, the annual energy requirement for agricultural irrigation is 6,735 kWh and the peak load is 2.1 kW. In addition, in line with the simulation results, the PV system can feed the load with a self-consumption of 15.9%, a self-sufficiency level of 46.6% and a performance rate of 83% when the desired rate is set as 115% for a year reference period. When the financial analysis of the simulation is examined, it is estimated (or computed) that an asset return of 9.14% and a depreciation period of 8.7 years. The annual gain loss of the energy system due to shading is 1.5% and the annual CO2 emission prevented by the system is 9.201 kg. Considering these results, it could be stated that the proposed energy system is technically and economically appropriate for agricultural irrigation systems. At the same time, these results might provide valuable insights for farmers and policymakers seeking to adopt sustainable and cost-effective irrigation systems for agricultural production.

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Section: Energy System Locationmentioning

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Techno-economic analysis of a solar-powered agricultural irrigation system using PV*Sol software: A case study in Konya

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2023

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences

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“…Solar PV modules must be installed to face the solar radiation, and loss of sunlight exposure due to shading should be minimized. Location selection has a significant impact on the performance and efficiency of a PV system (Kayhan, Ulker, and Elma, 2015).…”

Section: Locationmentioning

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Techno-economic analysis of a PV system with a battery energy storage system for small households: A case study in Rwanda

2022

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Due to the inadequacy of distribution networks in developing countries, especially in small residential areas, there are frequent interruptions in the electrical energy provided by the grid. This problem negatively affects the life quality and productivity of the people living in these regions. This problem can be overcome by integrating BESS-supported renewable energy sources into the distribution system. These distributed energy resources contribute significantly to providing energy directly to consumers. On a small scale, such a system is supported by the grid, when possible, to ensure energy supply continuity. This study presents a techno-economic analysis, using PV*SOL simulation software, of a grid-connected solar PV system with BESS that is used to supply a small residential community in Rwanda, Muhanga district, Shyogwe sector. The consumers were a group of one hundred households around a wetland valley. The energy generated from the solar PV system was used to supply home appliances and a water pumping system for agricultural activities. The simulation results showed that the annual energy requirement is 82.34 MWh with a peak load of 30.4 kW. The simulation results also revealed that a PV system, with an installed capacity of 57.33 kWp integrated with a BESS of 89.2 kWh storage capacity, can supply the load with own power consumption of 68.65%, a level of self-sufficiency of 64.38%, and a performance ratio of 86.05% when the desired ratio is set to 110% with a year as the reference period. The financial analysis demonstrated a return on assets of 9.14% and an amortization period of 9.65 years. These results indicate that the proposed method is technically and economically feasible for use in addressing the issue of electrical power outages in developing countries.

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Photovoltaic system design, feasibility and financial outcomes for different regions in Turkey

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Techno-economic analysis of a solar-powered agricultural irrigation system using PV*Sol software: A case study in Konya

Techno-economic analysis of a solar-powered agricultural irrigation system using PV*Sol software: A case study in Konya

Techno-economic analysis of a PV system with a battery energy storage system for small households: A case study in Rwanda

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