Lab - Grid-Tied PV System Design Instruction (2)

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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: - 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: - 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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