Photovoltaic power system design

Abstract

Solar energy is becoming more and more popular in the recent years and detailed research are being published worldwide about its benefits and applications. In this report the Photovoltaic (PV) Systems will be discussed as it is considered one of the most environmentally friendly and could be the future of energy replacing the fossil fuel. PV technology has a good impact on the environment, such as a reduction in greenhouse emission, energy shortage, and a free energy cost after installing the system. General background would be seen and followed by more specific details about the principles of the PV, its classification, components and modern of PV system technology. The aim of this research was basically to study the following points in single house in Saudi Arabia which are the application and development of PV system, simulate the PV system and to compare this technology with the fossil fuel. This part of the designs was executed using an on-grid solar photovoltaic power system which is PVSYST software. Hence, it was concluded based on the information collected and running the software that the proposed PV system can meet home power needs of electricity and create a surplus for the main power grid. It is recommended to implement this idea in countries with similar weathers and the excess power can be stored and to be sold out instead of waste it.