Analysis on grid connected photovoltaic retrofit on existing sewage industry
The adoption of renewable clean energy has been a long-standing practice, but it has recently acquired momentum as a commercial strategy to fulfil the commitment of governments and the world to utilise environmentally friendly power sources. This research involves analysing the retrofitting of a sol...
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| Language: | English English |
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2024
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28224/1/Analysis%20on%20grid%20connected%20photovoltaic%20retrofit%20on%20existing%20sewage%20industry.pdf http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28224/2/Analysis%20on%20grid%20connected%20photovoltaic%20retrofit%20on%20existing%20sewage%20industry.pdf |
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| Summary: | The adoption of renewable clean energy has been a long-standing practice, but it has recently acquired momentum as a commercial strategy to fulfil the commitment of governments and the world to utilise environmentally friendly power sources. This research involves analysing the retrofitting of a solar photovoltaic installation and its integration with the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) grid. The goal is to evaluate the accuracy of the system's energy cost efficiency calculations and identify any possible enhancements that could be beneficial for current and future research. The Indah Water sewerage treatment plant in Taman Meru Perdana, Ipoh was selected for research due to its strict compliance with the consultant's installation instructions, which ensured precise specification selection. Acquired information to compare it with theoretical calculations with the purpose of confirming their consistency with site study data. Following the installation of the site, a study of solar energy data undertaken for a duration of 60 days to assess the efficiency of solar photovoltaic in comparison to the cost of the conventional TNB grid. Subsequently, a typical computational software was constructed utilising Microsoft Excel to generate a dependable consultant programme calculation. Additionally, it can serve as a standardised instrument to validate and cross-check future project planning. The data obtained during the initial building and computation programme closely aligns with permissible deviations of within 0.5%. The solar energy data obtained over a period of 3 months was compared to the energy usage of both the complete sewage treatment plant and the TNB grid. Data was collected to authenticate the tangible cost savings and efficiency gains derived from solar photovoltaic systems. An integration of the electrical grid with solar energy results in a 37% reduction in energy use. A comparison was made within several types of solar panels available in the market as part of the program's calculations. After comparing the five popular types of solar panels available in the market, it has been determined that the thin layer type exhibits higher efficiency. Nevertheless, the installation of monocrystalline solar panels remains the superior choice when considering all factors. The purpose of this analysis is to compare several aspects, including efficiency and cost, in order to determine the most optimal solar power system. |
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