DESIGN, ANALYSIS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
UDC: 621.311.243-11:004.94
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https://doi.org/10.46763/ETIMA2531286jSchlagwörter:
Photovoltaic system, PVsyst, METEONORM, solar energy, renewable energy, energy performance.Abstract
This paper presents the technical design and simulation-based performance analysis of a photovoltaic system implemented on the rooftop of a small industrial facility located in the central region of North Macedonia. The system includes 136 monocrystalline solar panels with a rated power of 545 W each, connected through two 36 kW Sungrow inverters and configured to meet industrial energy demands efficiently.
Simulations were performed using PVsyst software based on real meteorological data from METEONORM, with calculated energy yield, monthly generation profiles, system losses, and performance ratio. The PV system demonstrated high efficiency, with a projected annual generation of 98 MWh and an average performance ratio exceeding 87%.
The technical solution also considers optimal panel orientation, tilt angles, cable dimensioning, and protection measures, in accordance with engineering standards. The project highlights the viability of rooftop PV systems in industrial applications as a reliable and sustainable energy source.
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