1.

Determination of power consumption demands

The first step in designing a solar PV system is to find out the total power and energy
consumption of all loads that need to be supplied by the solar PV system as follows:

1.1. Calculating total watts-hour per day for each appliances at the month of
December.

Appliances Quantity Usage Power Consumption

Duration Ratings (Wh/day)
(hrs/day)
Light Bulbs 10 6 40 2400
Laptop 1 7 65 455
Cellphone 3 2 10 60
Electric Fan 2 6 50 600
Flat Iron 1 0.1 1000 100
Air conditioner 1 8 600 4800
Washing Machine 1 0.2 100 20
Refrigerator 1 12 110 1320
Sound box 1 0.2 20 4
Total Consumption: 9759 Wh/day
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 = Quantity × Usage Duration × Power Ratings, Wh/day

𝟑𝟏 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝟏 𝒌𝑾𝒉
𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 = 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 × 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 × 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎𝑾𝒉, kWh/day

Wh 30 𝑑𝑎𝑦 1 𝑘𝑊ℎ 𝒌𝒘𝒉

𝐓otal Power Consumption = 9759 × × = 𝟐𝟗𝟐. 𝟕𝟕
day 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 1000𝑊ℎ 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉

1.2. Calculating the total Watt-hours per day needed from the PV modules.
Multiply the total appliances Watt-hours per day times 1.3 (the energy lost in
the system) to get the total Watt-hours per day which must be provided by the panels.
𝐖𝐡
𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐕 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 = 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 × 𝟏. 𝟑,
𝐝𝐚𝐲
Wh 𝑾𝒉
Total PV panels energy needed = 9759 × 1.3 = 𝟏𝟐𝟔𝟖𝟔. 𝟕
day 𝒅𝒂𝒚
2. Size the PV modules
Different size of PV modules will produce different amount of power. To find out the
sizing of PV module, the total peak watt produced needs. The peak watt (Wp) produced depends
on size of the PV module and climate of site location. We have to consider “panel generation
factor” which is different in each site location. To determine the sizing of PV modules,
calculate as follows:

Figure 2.1: Monthly Means of Daily Totals, Global radiation

2.1 Total Wp of PV panel capacity needed

The system will be powered by 12-24 Vdc, 250 peak watts (Wp) PV module.
For Philippines, the panel generation factor is 5.81.

𝐏𝐕 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟐𝟔𝟖𝟔. 𝟕

𝐏𝐕 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 = = = 𝟐𝟏𝟖𝟑. 𝟓𝟗 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐬
𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝟓. 𝟖𝟏

2.2 Number of PV panels needed

𝐏𝐕 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝟖𝟑.𝟓𝟗 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐬
𝐏𝐕 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 = = = 8.73 modules
𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐬

Actual Requirement = 9 modules

The system should be powered by at least 9 modules of 250 Wp module
SOLAR PANEL SPECIFICATION

Product details of 250W MONO SOLAR PANEL

SUNCARE

High Efficiency , Strongly Build , German Cells

Maximum Power (Pmax) : 250Wm
Max Power Voltage (Bmp) : 30.05V
Max Power Current (Imp) : 8.33A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) : 36.78V
Short Circuit Current (Idc) : 8.87A
Nominal Operating Cell Temperature : 47℃
Max System Voltage : 1000VDC
Weight : 18kg

3. Inverter Sizing
3.1. Total Watt of Power Rating
= 2400 + 455 +60 +600 + 100 + 4800 +20 + 1320 + 4 = 9759 watts
3.2. The inverter
For safety, the inverter should be considered 25-30% bigger size.
Average safety size = 27.5%
9759 watts x .275 = 2683.72 watts
9759 watts + 2683.72 watts = 12442.72 watts or greater

INVERTER SPECIFICATION

Product details of 600W MPPT Micro Grid Tie Inverter

DC22-60V For 24V 30V 36V Solar Panel,AC190-260V
Output Pure Sine Wave Inverter - intl
DC input 22V-60V (Voc) .Compatible with 24V solar panel
Small Size with high efficiency
Pure Sine Wave Output
Easy installation
Adopting high-frequency isolation transformer type, high
efficiency, and high security.
Unique circuit design, choice of import industrial electronic
component
4. Battery Sizing
Total Appliances use = 9759 Wh/day
Nominal Battery Voltage = 24 V
Days of Autonomy = 3 days

𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐞

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 = × 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲
𝟎. 𝟖𝟓 × 𝟎. 𝟔 × 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

𝟗𝟕𝟓𝟗
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 = × 𝟑 = 𝟕𝟗𝟕. 𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐡
𝟎. 𝟖𝟓 × 𝟎. 𝟔 × 𝟐𝟒

Total Ampere-hours required 800 Ah

So the battery should be rated 24V 800 Ah for 3 day autonomy

BATTERY SPECIFICATION
LC-RA1212PG Lead Acid Battery - 12V, 12Ah

Attribute Value
Capacity 12Ah
Nominal Voltage 12V
Dimensions 94 x 98 x 151mm
Construction AGM
Eurobat Classification 6 to 9 Years
Terminal Type Faston F1
Weight 3.9kg
Operating Temperature Range -15 → +50°C
5. Solar Charger Controller

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 = 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 × 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐕 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐲 × 𝟏. 𝟑

Solar Charge Controller Rating = 9 × 8.87 × 1.3 = 𝟏𝟎𝟑. 𝟕𝟕𝟗 𝐀

So the Solar Charge controller be rated 103.779A at 12-24V.

SOLAR CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS
Current: 70A
Rated Voltage: 12/24V
USB Output: 2.4A *2
Over Charge Current(V): 13.7V/*2 24V
Over Discharge Current(V): 10.5-11V/*2 24V
Temperature Compensation: -3mv/℃/cell
Empty Load Wastage: <45mA
Loop Voltage Drop: <200mv
Display: LCD Display
Charging Type: MPPT
Waterproof Grade: IP32
Material: Plastic
Color: Black + Orange
Size: 22.8 * 20 * 5.5cm/9 * 7.9 * 2.2in
Package Weight: 1284g

Quantity Material Cost Total Cost

9
250W MONO SOLAR PANEL ₱12,800.00
SUNCARE ₱115,200

1 600W MPPT Micro Grid Tie ₱3,680.00 ₱3,680.00

Inverter
1 LC-RA1212PG Lead Acid Battery ₱3,239.07 ₱3,239.07
- 12V, 12Ah

1 12V/24V 70A MPPT Solar Charge ₱2,720.00 ₱2,720.00

Controller ]

Total Installment Cost: ₱124839.07