Analysis and Modeling of 581 kWp Grid-Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant of Academic Institution Using PVsyst †

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has become increasingly common in the energy sector in recent years. India has abundant renewable and non-renewable energy sources. India’s average solar insulation is 5000 T kWh per year (or 500 TW). The main objective of this paper is to present a design for a 581 kWp on-grid solar photovoltaic system at the academic institution using PVsyst software. In our study, works have been carried out to indulge the power losses which occurred due to interconnections, temperature, irradiation, inverter, wiring, soiling, power electronics, and grid availability. The results of our investigation showed the average global horizontal irradiation and PV Plant Performance ratio (PR) were found to be 5.28 kWh/m²/day and 84.14%, respectively. The investigation results of per year production capacity of the proposed plant was found to be 971,271 kWh which is completely CO₂-free. As a result, the cost of electricity at the academic institution was Rs 7,915,858/− less per year.