Optimal sizing of a stand-alone photovoltaic system

Author

Bouabdallah, Abdelmadjid ; Bourguet, Salvy ; Olivier, Jean-Christophe ; Machmoum, M.

Author_Institution

Inst. de Rech. en Energie Electr. de Nantes Atlantiques-IREENA, St. Nazaire, France

fYear

2013

fDate

20-23 Oct. 2013

Firstpage

543

Lastpage

548

Abstract

The objective of this study is to optimize the sizing of a stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) system. The optimization of the PV energy generated by horizontal panels (or inclined) fixed (or movable) for a given site is realized. The estimation of solar radiation on inclined panels based on the measurements taken on a horizontal plane is presented. Then, an optimization of the inclination angle (tilt angle) is proposed to maximize the annual PV energy production. The energy efficiency of solar tracking system is analyzed and evaluated. Finally, the optimal sizing for the stand-alone photovoltaic system (SAPS) is presented based on an energy management between the PV panels, the batteries, and the load.

Keywords

energy management systems; optimisation; photovoltaic power systems; solar cells; solar radiation; PV energy production; PV panels; PV system; SAPS; batteries; energy efficiency; energy management; horizontal panels; inclination angle; inclined panels; optimal sizing; solar radiation; solar tracking system; stand alone photovoltaic system; tilt angle; Lead; PV energy; batteries; optimization; sizing system; solar radiation; tilt angle; tracking system;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA), 2013 International Conference on

Conference_Location

Madrid

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICRERA.2013.6749814

Filename

6749814