EMAN ALI- 01-133232-014

BEE- 1A
Department of Electrical Engineering
Submitted to Sir Umair Shahid

Submission Date: 6th of January 2024

Assignment 3
Design a Solar System with specific residential load using the following
website:
https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/pvwatts.php
Submit the report generated with your findings.

Solar PV System Performance Report for Islamabad Location

and System Details:
Location: Islamabad
Latitude: 24.55° N
Longitude: ° E
Weather Data Source: Assumed from a typical-year weather file PV
System Specifications:

DC System Size: 4 kW
Module Type: Standard
Array Type: Fixed (open rack)
System Losses: 14.08%
Array Tilt: 20°
Array Azimuth: 180°
DC to AC Size Ratio: 1.2
Inverter Efficiency: 96%
Ground Coverage Ratio: 0.4
Albedo: From weather file
Bifacial: No (0)

Monthly Irradiance Loss:

Jan: 0%
Feb: 0%
Mar: 0%
Apr: 0%
May: 0%
June: 0%
July: 0%
Aug: 0%
Sept: 0%
Oct: 0%
Nov: 0%
Dec: 0%

Energy Production (Monthly):

January: 363 kWh
February: 371 kWh
March: 510 kWh
April: 546 kWh
May: 620 kWh
June: 580 kWh
July: 536 kWh
August: 516 kWh
September: 522 kWh
October: 516 kWh
November: 430 kWh
December: 381 kWh
Annual Energy Production:
Annual: 5,891 kWh
Performance Metrics:
DC Capacity Factor: 16.8% Summary:
The solar PV system in Islamabad, with a DC capacity of 4 kW, has shown
promising results in terms of energy production. The system's
performance is influenced by factors such as module type, tilt angle,
azimuth, and inverter efficiency. The DC capacity factor of 16.8% indicates
the efficiency of the system in converting sunlight into electricity
throughout the year.
Note:
These results are based on assumptions and typical weather data. Actual
performance may vary based on specific project characteristics. For a
more accurate assessment, consider consulting with a professional solar
installer.
Caution:
The PV Watts energy estimate is based on an hourly performance
simulation using a typical-year weather file that represents a multi-year
historical period for Islamabad for a Fixed (open rack) photovoltaic system.
Results are subject to the assumptions described in the Help section and
may not accurately represent the technical characteristics of the specific
project being modeled.