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Lab: Grid-Tied PV System Design
Due:
ABE436 Fall23
Lab: Design a Grid-Tied PV System
Objective
- Size a photovoltaic (PV) array for a net-zero residential house.
- Develop a schematic system diagram of the utility-interactive PV system.
Activity
Students will independently design a grid-tied PV system for a net-zero residential house, considering the following parameters:
- Annual electricity consumption of the house: 14,400 kWh.
- Module: Sunpower E18 230.
- Inverter: Sunpower SPR-5000m, 6000m, or 7000m.
Note: Information sheets for the PV module and inverter are attached.
Report Guidelines (Total: 20 Points)
Each student is expected to systematically size and design a grid-tied PV system, following these steps:
1. Energy Analysis (Load Estimation) - 1 points
2. Solar Resource - 1 points
3. Size the Array - 4 points
4. Develop Schematic System Diagram (select appropriate modules and inverters) - 5 points
5. Check Array and Inverter Compatibility in Extreme Weather Conditions - 5 points
6. Draw the Diagram of the System with Information Sheet – 4 points
Submission Guidelines
Please begin your independent report with a cover page, which should include both your name and UIN.
Due Date
Reports are expected to be submitted by Oct. 23, 2023.
Lab: Grid-Tied PV System Design
Due:
ABE436 Fall23
Procedure
Step 1: Energy Analysis (Load Estimation)
Step 2: Solar Resource
PVWatts
®
Calculator: Website NREL's PVWatts
®
Calculator is a web application that estimates the electricity production of a grid-connected, roof- or ground-mounted PV system based on simple inputs. To use the calculator, provide information about the system's location, basic design parameters, and system economics. PVWatts
®
will estimate the system's annual and monthly electricity production as well as the monetary value of the electricity.
Step 3: Size the Array
The calculator estimates the monthly and annual electricity production using an hour-by-hour simulation over one year. PVWatts
®
requires values for six inputs:
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System DC size -
Module type -
Array type -
System losses (including Soiling, Shading, Snow, Mismatch, Wiring, Connections, Light-
Induced Degradation, Nameplate Rating, Age, and System Availability) -
Array tilt angle -
Array azimuth angle Optional advanced inputs for refining the system design:
-
Inverter efficiency -
DC to AC size ratio -
Ground coverage ratio PVWatts
®
estimates the cost of electricity based on three economic assumptions:
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System installation cost -
Average annual retail cost of electricity -
Whether the system is installed on residential or commercial property Step 4: Develop Schematic System Diagram
Select appropriate modules and inverters.
Step 5: Check Array and Inverter Compatibility in Extreme Weather Conditions
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