Design, simulation and analysis of monofacial solar pv panel based energy system for university residence: a case study

Abstract

Abstract This paper proposes a design and software simulation of monofacial solar photovoltaic panel based energy harvesting system for university residence. As the site of the proposed system, the rooftop of North Hall of Residence of the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) is considered. The 3D model of the system is demonstrated by utilizing PVSOL software. The monthly energy production is obtained by performing the simulation in three software named PVSOL, PVsyst, and System Advisor Model (SAM). However, the monthly consumption of the residence is tabulated and graphical presentation is depicted. Hence, the energy flow diagram is illustrated showing that the proposed PV system can contribute 18.4% in the annual demand of the site. The performance of each of the software is evaluated and deviation analysis is performed so that more insight can be achieved in terms of harvesting solar energy. Hence, a cost-effective and self-reliant solar energy model for the rooftop of a university residence is proposed by utilizing monofacial solar PV panels.