Techno-economic analysis of PV systems installed by using innovative strategies for smart sustainable agriculture farms

Yahya, Abqariyah; Janjua, Abdul Kashif; Hassan, Muhammad; Anwar, Matloob; Kanwal, Saira; Yousif, Muhammad

doi:10.1007/s10668-023-02919-5

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“…Among the numerous benefits offered by these simulators are the ability to simulate PV-independent systems, hybrid PV-WT systems, and independent wind systems. However, transparency and the portrayal of temporal volatility still require attention and resolution [10], [11],12]. The economic viability of RESs that are both ecologically sound and suitable for residential use is additionally the subject of study [13], [14], [15].…”

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Feasibility and Techno-Economic Assessment of a 128kWp Grid-Tied SPV System using HOMER Pro

Khan,

Minai,

Siddiqui

2024

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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A substantial amount of the world’s annual CO2 emissions are attributable to the continued consumption of electricity from the grid that is generated from burning fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources could strengthen grid reliability and lessen their effect on the environment, especially in high-demand regions prone to power failures. Investigating the viability of erecting solar power plants in a subtropical area to provide the necessary electricity for an educational building that operates mainly during daylight hours is the main intent of the present study. The purpose of this investigation is to demonstrate and validate a model for enormous-scale commercial HRES applications (such as an educational institution) utilising the HOMER programme to figure out the optimal size. Minimising emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas responsible for accelerating global warming, is also of the utmost importance. Based on the simulation findings, the optimal system configuration consisted of a 120 kW converter and 400 PV arrays (each with 320 Wp = 128 kWp). For regional power generation, the most cost-effective choice is still a combination of solar panels and the grid. Findings show that a HRES can be economically feasible for installation in educational institutions at an initial capital cost of USD $0.068 million with annual operating expenses of USD $0.0447 million—a reduction of 44.11% compared to the existing system. The expected payback for this endeavour is five years. Other locations with identical climates could benefit from these results when considering the deployment of comparable technology. In order to help achieve a zero-carbon target, financial rewards could encourage governments to adopt similar schemes.

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Feasibility and Techno-Economic Assessment of a 128kWp Grid-Tied SPV System using HOMER Pro

Khan,

Minai,

Siddiqui

2024

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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“…A survey that was done on agriculture farms in Punjab, Pakistan was collected on practical load requirement and with the help of SAM software simulation [1] on five locations Attock, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Mainwali and Multan. A 14.5kW and 145kW system analysis has been done and techno-economic details of PV plant were given by Aziz et al [2]. A mathematical model to understand variations in temperature and radiation of solar energy with respect to five cities in Iran, analysing the variation in solar energy production in five locations with climate data with the help of SAM software and rankings were given based on performance in Ghodusinejad et al [3].…”

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Design of a Stand-Alone PV System for Irrigation in Rural India Using SAM Software

Pappala,

Kasibhatla,

Chennapragada

et al. 2023

MMEP

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India's commitment to renewable energy has been reinforced through its ranking as the fourth-largest global solar power capacity holder, as reported in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's 2022 year-end review. Non-fossil fuel-based power generation has reached 42.26% of India's total installed capacity. In this context, solar pump installations for agricultural use, under the component -A, B, C, are in progress. This study proposes the deployment of stand-alone solar power plants using the System Advisor Model (SAM) in three distinct regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. Aimed at facilitating the adoption of green energy and income generation through surplus power sales in rural communities, this work is grounded in a comprehensive survey conducted across eight diverse locations: Ganayigudem, Manduru, Jogannapalem, Vegavaram, Veeravallipalem, Ainavillilanka, Seetharampuram, and Naguladevupadu. Real-time power requirement data was collected from 112 farmers across approximately 882 acres of land. These locations were divided into three sets, designated as set-A, set-B, and set-C, using a clustering approach. The energy requirements for agricultural purposes were derived from the survey data, enabling the near-practical construction of a solar plant via the SAM software, using actual weather data and load requirements. The Levelized cost of energy nominal (LOCE) was calculated to be 3.

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Kesterite Films Processed with Organic Solvents: Unveiling the Impact of Carbon‐Rich Fine‐Grain‐Layer Formation on Solar‐Cell Performance

Javed,

Donmez,

Jones

et al. 2024

Energy Tech

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Solution‐processed kesterite (copper zinc tin sulfide [CZTS]) solar cells attract significant attention owing to their low cost, ease of large‐scale production, and earth‐abundant elemental composition, which make these devices promising to fulfill the ever‐increasing demand of the photovoltaic (PV) industry. Compared to the performances of expensive vacuum‐based techniques, colloidal nanocrystal kesterite solar cells garner substantial interest due to their economical and rapid processing. Led by the hot‐injection method, organic solvent‐based techniques are widely adopted to realize CZTS nanocrystal inks. With organic solvents, ligand‐stabilized nanoparticles are formed leading to dispersive and homogenous kesterite inks. However, the presence of carbon‐rich ligands around the nanocrystal surface often leads to the formation of a fine‐grain layer that is rich in carbon content. The organic ligands decompose into amorphous carbon residues during a high‐temperature annealing process and hinder the grain growth process. The carbon‐rich fine‐grain (CRFG) layer generally poses a negative influence on the PV performance of the kesterite solar cell; however, few reports maintain their disposition about CRFG as innocuous. In this review study, a detailed discussion on CRFG is presented, aiming to understand the insights about its formation and impact on the device's performance.

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Techno-economic analysis of PV systems installed by using innovative strategies for smart sustainable agriculture farms

Cited by 8 publications

References 47 publications

Feasibility and Techno-Economic Assessment of a 128kWp Grid-Tied SPV System using HOMER Pro

Feasibility and Techno-Economic Assessment of a 128kWp Grid-Tied SPV System using HOMER Pro

Design of a Stand-Alone PV System for Irrigation in Rural India Using SAM Software

Kesterite Films Processed with Organic Solvents: Unveiling the Impact of Carbon‐Rich Fine‐Grain‐Layer Formation on Solar‐Cell Performance

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