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Project Analysis Report of Solar Photovoltaic Roof Top (Off-Grid) Standalone & Grid-Tie System
Project Analysis Report of Solar Photovoltaic Roof Top (Off-Grid) Standalone & Grid-Tie System
Photovoltaic Roof Top (off-grid) Ketan Kotak, Akshay Banodiya & Prakash Vaishnaw
June 2015 Batch, Gujarat Institute of Solar Energy
Standalone & Grid-Tie system Solar Faculty: Sohel Patel & Jwalant Mehta
PREPARED BY KETAN KOTAK, AKSHAY BANODIYA & PRAKASH VAISHNAW : GUJARAT INSTITUTE OF SOLAR ENERGY, AHMEDABAD
1) Introduction
3) Methodology
5) Balance of System
6) Bill of Quantity
9) References
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In order to address the global challenges of energy security, climate change
and sustainable development, there is a pressing need to accelerate the present
deployment of Solar Photovoltaic technologies. Solar PV is a key technology option to
realize the shift to a decarbonised energy supply and is projected to emerge as an attractive
alternate electricity source which is abundant.
According to the Ministry of power, 18.5 million rural households are still to be electrified in
India. 59 million households were electrified during 2001 – 2011, but most of them receive
less than 6 hours of electricity per day. There are several villages in hilly and remote areas
where extension of grid is neither technically feasible nor economically viable. By using off-
grid renewable Solar photovoltaic technology, electrification of household could achieve
significant deployment of Solar PV to sustain economic growth, to come out of the energy
deficit situation and ensure that energy is available in every town & village, India must utilise
its immense potential in solar energy.
In this report, we tried to induce comprehensive analysis and estimation of standalone
economical solar pv system under guidance of solar faculty Sohel Patel & Jwalant Mehta.
Ketan Kotak, Akshay Banodiya & Prakash Vaishnaw : Gujarat Institute of Solar Energy (GISE), Ahmedabad
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Why off-grid roof top system: By using off-grid rooftop system the customer can have the following advantages.
Have access to power continuously all the time.
Not having any scheduled or unscheduled power cuts.
No dependency on diesel
The quality of this power is superior to the regular grid power.
Investment against increasing fuel and grid charges.
Application areas:
Hospitals
Educational institutions
Government offices
Commercial buildings
Petrol pumps
Construction companies
Water pumps
Salient features of off-grid roof top system:
Low and optimum maintenance cost.
Stable supply of power increases the overall efficiency of electronic components
Can effectively manage usage of power based on requirements through smart electronics.
Batteries designed for longer life.
Minimum power loss with effectively designed DC cables and Junction boxes.
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Solar energy is becoming an important source of energy all over the
World and specially in India. The off-grid solar PV system deployment
in India has not yet become common and economical because of lack
of demand, costly technology and less expertise professionals force.
In this report, we examine the various factors contributing to the
economically viable of solar power standalone (off-grid) system, such
as usage of utility, power demand, design, Balance of system, Bill of
quantity, Inverter Efficiency, solar panels and installation.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW:
To assess the load and power demand.
To analyse methodology of balance of system.
To evaluate bill of quantity.
To estimate the economical cost of standalone solar power system.
To improve feasibility of off-grid system installations & operations.
To recommend future steps in the field of solar roof top pv.
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FOR ANY SOLAR OFF-GRID ROOF TOP PV SYSTEM DESIGN AND
INSTALLATION, IT IS VERY MUCH IMPORTANT :
To determine types of electrical fixtures, appliances and systems
required to be utilize.
To estimate their usage time.
To evaluate their application purpose.
To analyse the load pattern.
To select efficient inverter.
To select optimum solar panel.
To do shadow analysis and tilt angel optimization.
To check maximum available shade free area for panel mounting.
To select proper cables and protections meeting to the system.
To prepare adequate balance of system.
To estimate economical bill of quantity.
To do systematic connections and commission of the system.
SITE VISIT AND FEASIBILITY STUDY
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The aim of site visit is to do feasibility study of solar roof top photovoltaic system installation
with respect to usage of electrical appliances and evaluate its application, load pattern and
assess shade free area availability.
The site address is 32, Shrusti Bunglow, Near Utkarsh Hospital, Janta Nagar, Chandkheda,
Dist. Gandhinagar (House of Akshay Banodiya : Group member of this report preparation )
The highlights of site visit and feasibility study are summarized below:
Site is easily accessible and well connected by road & roof terrace is 30 Feet above ground
level and has very less dust particles in surroundings & excellent open to sky exposure.
True south direction is 180° from the bungalow entrance orientation.
Shade free available area on top roof terrace is approximately 2.08 mtr x 4.7 mtr
Extendable elevated shade free area connected to top roof terrace will be 1 mtr x 4 mtr.
Distance between adjacent property on east side is 50 Feet and west side is 20 Feet.
Terrace area has two pipes for rain water drain.
Water from over head water tank will be available for panel cleaning. (Foto Attached)
Inverter and battery installation can be done on lower terrace area.
Latitude and Longitude of site measured by digital compass : N 23° 6’ 25 E 72° 34’ 56
GOOGLE MAP LOCATION
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SITE LOCATION ON GOOGLE MAP
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Nearest Landmark of the site
LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHS
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Terrace
East side
Bungalow No 32
E
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Proposed Solar PV Roof Top Area
N
Terrace
West side
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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
S
N
E
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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EXTENDABLE ELEVATED ROOF REQUIRE FOR PV ARRAY MOUNTING
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Extension of Roof Top
of 1 mtr x 4 mtr area
to suit PV Array of 6
panels of 250 Wp
Average Average
annual rain high Temp is
fall is 760 41.4 ° in the
mm. month of
May.
AND
This value is
No of rainy Taken for
days are calculation
approx. 25. of derated
panel power
Hence no of output
sunny days because of
will be 340 temperature
which is increase
very good above 25°
for SPV STC
WEATHER DATA FROM WEATHER BASE WEBSITE
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WEATHER DATA FROM WEATHER BASE WEBSITE
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Lowest
Highest
Consumption
Consumption
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PV SYSTEM DESIGN FACTORS
Latitude and Longitude of site : N 72° 34’ 44 E 23° 6’ 24
Average estimated day usage consumption : 3.6 Kwh (Units)
Average estimated night usage consumption: 3 Kwh (Units)
Minimum bi-monthly (September) usage consumption (from electricity bill) : 264/2=132 Units (Kwh)
Maximum bi-monthly (May) usage consumption (from electricity bill): 375/2=187.5 Units (Kwh)
Average monthly usage consumption (from electricity bill) : 1954/12= 162.83 Units (Kwh)
Average daily usage consumption = 162.83/30 = 5.42 Units (Kwh)
Maximum daily usage consumption = 375/60 = 6.25 Units (Kwh)
Daily average solar peak sun hours (PSH) (MNRE value consider) : 5.82 Kwh (STC)
Multi-crystalline Solar Panel rated power : 250 Wp
Battery supply rated voltage : 12 V
Tilt angle of solar PV Array : Between 19° - 23° Fixed mounting angle (Latitude of site)
Inverter efficiency consider : 90 %
Per unit electricity gross charges (From Electricity Bill) = 1921/292 = Rs. 6.57/ unit
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DERATED ENERGY OUTPUT OF 250 Wp PANEL
The AC energy output of a solar array is the electrical AC energy delivered to the load at the
point of connection of the connect inverter to the load.
Power loss due to temperature effects on the polycrystalline modules: 0.5%/°C above 25°
No of Panel Require for 1Kw Power Out Put = 1000 W / 186 W = 5.37 PANELS PER 1KW
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SYSTEM DESIGN
Daily total no. of estimated units consumption = Day usage units + Night usage units
= 3.6 units + 3 units = 6.6 units
Daily average sun peak hours (PSH) data of site from MNRE = 5.82
Therefore system size require to generate 6.6 units per day = 6.6/5.82 = 1134 W = 1.13 KW
No of panels required for 1.13 Kw System = 1.13 x 5.37 panel per 1000 watt = 6.06 Panels
Battery Size = (3 Units night consumption + 0.6 unit backup for morning hours) =
3000 VAh + 600 Vah = 3600 Vah / 12 V (battery rating) = 300 AH
Battery efficiency = 80% hence Actual battery size require = 300 x 1.2 = 360 AH
Considering morning backup of battery consumption
Battery Rating = 12 V DC 100 AH of 4 NOS
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PV ARRAY LINE DIAGRAM OF 250Wp PANEL
+ - + - + - + - + - + -
+ve
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OFF-GRID SYSTEM LINE DIAGRAM
PV
P-
In Built charge
Controller
OFF-GRID
LOAD
Inverter input power require =
ARRAY INVERTER 1.2 KW + 10 % Power Loss
P+ = 1.2 + 0.12 = 1.32 = 1.5 kw
B+ B-
E E
PV Array Derated
E Primary Earthing
out put power
require = 1.2 KW to AC
generate 6.6 units of
DC E Secondary Earthing
MCB
Solar power daily. MCB
Grid Power
In Built charge
PV
Controller
Solar Power
GRID TIE
ARRAY
INVERTER
Grid Power
Disconnect
Meter
AC MCB switch
LOAD / UTILITY
Disconnect
AC MCB switch
+ ve
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PV ARRAY SERIES-PARALLEL
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
+ - + - + -
1.2 Mtr
29.9 x 2 = 59.8 Volts
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SOLAR MODULE : UNIVERSAL SOLAR MAKE
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UNIVERSAL SOLAR MODULE USP-P6-60 SERIES
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SOLAR BATTERIES : LUMINIOUS MAKE
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PHOTOVOLTAIC DC CABLE : POLYCAB MAKE
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2.5 Sq. mm
Single Core
Solar PV DC
cable of
current
Currying
capacity of
37 amp on
surface is
required
PHOTOVOLTAIC DC & AC CABLE : POLYCAB MAKE
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PROTECTION : LEGRAND MAKE LEXIC BRAND MCB
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NO DESCRIPTION
1 SOLAR MODULE OF 250 Wp
2 OFF GRID SOLAR INVERTER OF 1.5 KW 1
PHASE FOR OFF GRID SOLAR PV SYSTEM
3 GRID TIE INVERTER OF 1.5 KW 1 PHASE
FOR GRID TIE SOLAR PV SYSTEM
4 12 V DC 100 AH BATTERIES FOR OFF
GRID SOLAR PV SYSTEM
5 1 PHASE 16A AC MCB 32A DC MCB
6 SOLAR DC & AC CABLE
7 EARTHINGS
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DESCRIPTION QTY RATE IN RS AMOUNT IN
RS WITH TAX
SOLAR PANEL OF 250 Wp 6 NOS 8700/- 54810/-
OFF GRID SOLAR INVERTER 1 NOS 20000/- 21000/-
OF 1.5 KW
BATTERY OF 12 V DC 100 AH 4 NOS 9300/- 39060/-
1 PH 16A AC & 32A DC MCB 1 EACH 256 + 492 748/-
DC CABLES 5 Mtr & AC -------- -------- 2000/-
CABLES 10 Mtr
PV ARRAY ELEVATED -------- -------- 7000/-
STRUCTURE
PV MOUNTING STRUCTURE 2 NOS 2500/- 5000/-
INSTALLATION CHARGES ------- ------- 15000/-
TRANSPORT CHARGES ------- ------- 3000/-
TOTAL AMOUNT 147618/-
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DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT IN
IN RS RS WITH TAX
SOLAR PANEL OF 250 Wp 6 NOS 8700/- 54810/-
GRID TIE SOLAR INVERTER OF 1 NOS 55000/- 57750/-
1.5 KW
1 PHASE 16A AC MCB 2 NOS 256 513/-
DC CABLES 5 Mtr & AC -------- -------- 2000/-
CABLES 10 Mtr
PV ARRAY ELEVATED -------- -------- 7000/-
STRUCTURE
PV MOUNTING STRUCTURE 2 NOS 2500/- 5000/-
INSTALLATION CHARGES ------- ------- 15000/-
TRANSPORT CHARGES ------- ------- 3000/-
TOTAL AMOUNT 145073/-
PROFORMA INVOICE OF SOLAR MODULE AND BATTERIES
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PROFORMA INVOICE OF OFF-GRID AND GRID TIE INVERTER
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PRICE LIST OF POLYCAB SOLAR CABLE
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Return of Investment on average daily units consumption
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Average daily units consumption = 5.42 units
Rate per unit of electricity as per Bill = Rs. 6.57 (Constant)
Total cost of system = Rs.147618 .00
Cost of new Batteries after 5 Years = @ 40000/-
Calculation of ROI for average daily consumption =
Total System cost / Average yearly units Consumption cost
147618 / (5.42 x 365 x 6.57) = 11.36 years
ROI on battery replacement after every 5 years =
Cost of New batteries /Maximum yearly units Consumption cost
40000 / (5.42 x 365 x 6.57) = 3.0 years
Hence ROI of system = 11.36 + 3 = 14.36 years
Considering new battery replacement after 15 yrs & 20 yrs
ACTUAL ROI OF SYSTEM = 11.36 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 20.36 YEARS
Return of Investment on maximum daily units consumption
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Maximum daily units consumption = 6.25 units
Rate per unit of electricity as per Bill = Rs. 6.57 (Constant)
Total cost of system = Rs.147618.00
Cost of new Batteries after 5 Years = @ 40000/-
Calculation of ROI for maximum daily consumption =
Total System cost/maximum yearly units Consumption cost
147618/ (6.25 x 365 x 6.57) = 9.85 years
ROI on battery replacement after every 5 years =
Cost of New batteries /Maximum yearly units Consumption cost
40000 / (6.25 x 365 x 6.57) = 2.67 years
Hence ROI of system = 9.85 + 2.67 = 12.52 years
Considering new battery replacement after 10 yrs
ACTUAL ROI OF SYSTEM = 9.85+ 2.67 + 2.67 = 15.19 YEARS
Return of Investment on average daily units consumption
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Average daily Day units consumption = 3.6 units
Rate per unit of electricity as per Bill = 6.57 Rs (Constant )
Total cost of system = Rs.145073/-
Calculation of ROI for average daily Day consumption =
Total System cost / Average yearly units Consumption cost
145388/ (3.6 x 365 x 6.57) = 16.80 years
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
The installation of Solar Power System involves the following
major steps:
Civil Foundation Job
Assembly and fixing of support structure.
Mounting of Solar Modules on the Support Structure.
Installation of Battery Bank.
Interconnection of SPV panel in series & parallel configuration,
Charge Control Unit and Junction Box
Connection of Battery Bank and Load
Earthing of Lightning Protection Unit.
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MOUNTING THE SOLAR MODULES
While mounting the solar Modules, following points should
be considered for getting maximum output from the solar
modules:
Modules should be oriented south facing to receive
maximum sunlight..
The Modules produce more power at low temperature
and full sun.
Tracking the Sun increases the amount of power from an
array
The Solar panels are generally installed in such a way that
they can receive maximum direct sunlight without shade
from any building/trees nearby falling on them at any part
of the day.
Between 8° to 13°
SOUTH
Between 19° to 23°
SOUTH
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CABLES
1. Limited Cable and terminal connectors are provided with
the system
2. Required length of cable shall be cut and terminals to be
crimped
3. Crimping tool to be used for crimping terminal to cable
4. Wire size shall be increased as the length of the cable
increases.
5. All exposed wiring must be in conduits / capping-casing.
6. Wiring through roofing must be water proof.
7. Where the wiring is through flammable materials like
thatched roof, they must be in a metal conduit.
CONNECTIONS TO THE SOLAR MODULE
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Open the junction box of the module and connect the module cable
with correct polarity.
Close the junction box and tie the module cable on the module frame.
The support for the Solar panel need to be a robust one and should
not be accessible to general public. It should be so installed that
rainwater, bird dropping, leaves etc. do not accumulate and the top
surface can be cleaned easily.
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Switch OFF MCB of Charge Controller before
any connection.
Charge Controller will be damaged if SPV Array
is connected first and then the Battery bank.
Battery connections must be given first to
charge controller.
Switch ON MCB of the Charge Controller when
all the connections are thoroughly checked and
fuses are replaced in the junction boxes.
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Solar panels require virtually no maintenance. However the
associated equipment such as batteries and charge
controller are to be maintained. Once a fortnight the
surface of the panels should be wiped clean with wet rag to
remove dust, fallen leaves, bird dropping etc. Only water to
be used and no other cleaning agent.
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SPV panel
Trouble Shooting Flowchart for
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Students from Solar Training Institutes and
PRAKASH VAISHNAW
B. Tech. Electrical Engg.
Pali, Rajasthan
AKSHAY BANODIYA
B.Com.
Ahmedabad
JUNE 2015 BATCH GUJARAT INSTITUTE OF SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR FACULTY : SOHEL PATEL AND JWALANT A. MEHTA