Simulation and performance analysis of a 1kWp photovoltaic system using PVsyst

The performance of a photovoltaic system depends on the geographical location and type of PV modules used. PV systems are useful in areas having good amount of incident solar radiation. Hamirpur receives an annual average solar radiation of about 4.4 kWh/m² a day. In this paper 1kWp photovoltaic system is designed and simulated using PVsyst software for Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India using measured data of the location. The total amount of energy generated by the system and various losses occurring in the system are analysed and presented. Performance ratio of the system over the whole year is estimated as 0.724 which shows that generation of electricity from the PV system is a viable option for Hamirpur to supplement the increasing energy needs.