Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power

Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power

With the rise in the utilization of free fuel energy sources, namely solar and wind, across the globe, it has become necessary to study and implement models of a sustainable power network. This paper focuses on the design of a conceptual power network based on photovoltaics (PV) for power generation...

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Main Authors: Prahaladh Paniyil, Vishwas Powar, Rajendra Singh, Benjamin Hennigan, Pamela Lule, Matthew Allison, John Kimsey, Anthony Carambia, Dhruval Patel, Daniel Carrillo, Zachary Shriber, Truman Bazer, James Farnum, Kushal Jadhav, Dalton Pumputis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
photovoltaics
lithium batteries
power purchasing agreement (PPA)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/19/5048
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spelling doaj-dea970c1069847adbfcc5eea1774ac952020-11-25T03:28:25ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732020-09-01135048504810.3390/en13195048Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric PowerPrahaladh Paniyil0Vishwas Powar1Rajendra Singh2Benjamin Hennigan3Pamela Lule4Matthew Allison5John Kimsey6Anthony Carambia7Dhruval Patel8Daniel Carrillo9Zachary Shriber10Truman Bazer11James Farnum12Kushal Jadhav13Dalton Pumputis14Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USADepartment of Finance, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USADepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USADepartment of Finance, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USADepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAHolcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USASchool of Architecture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USAWith the rise in the utilization of free fuel energy sources, namely solar and wind, across the globe, it has become necessary to study and implement models of a sustainable power network. This paper focuses on the design of a conceptual power network based on photovoltaics (PV) for power generation and lithium-ion batteries for storage. The power system showcases the various metrics that are involved in a grid-tied PV- and battery-based power network. It also encompasses the various design parameters and sizing considerations to design and conceptualize such a power network. The model focuses on the importance of the conservation of power by avoiding wastage of generated power through inverter sizing and design considerations. Finally, an economic and feasibility analysis is carried out to showcase the economic viability of the PV- and battery-based power network in today’s alternating current (AC)-based grid.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/19/5048photovoltaicslithium batteriespower purchasing agreement (PPA)
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author Prahaladh Paniyil
Vishwas Powar
Rajendra Singh
Benjamin Hennigan
Pamela Lule
Matthew Allison
John Kimsey
Anthony Carambia
Dhruval Patel
Daniel Carrillo
Zachary Shriber
Truman Bazer
James Farnum
Kushal Jadhav
Dalton Pumputis
spellingShingle Prahaladh Paniyil
Vishwas Powar
Rajendra Singh
Benjamin Hennigan
Pamela Lule
Matthew Allison
John Kimsey
Anthony Carambia
Dhruval Patel
Daniel Carrillo
Zachary Shriber
Truman Bazer
James Farnum
Kushal Jadhav
Dalton Pumputis
Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power
Energies
photovoltaics
lithium batteries
power purchasing agreement (PPA)
author_facet Prahaladh Paniyil
Vishwas Powar
Rajendra Singh
Benjamin Hennigan
Pamela Lule
Matthew Allison
John Kimsey
Anthony Carambia
Dhruval Patel
Daniel Carrillo
Zachary Shriber
Truman Bazer
James Farnum
Kushal Jadhav
Dalton Pumputis
author_sort Prahaladh Paniyil
title Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power
title_short Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power
title_full Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power
title_fullStr Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power
title_full_unstemmed Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power
title_sort photovoltaics- and battery-based power network as sustainable source of electric power
publisher MDPI AG
series Energies
issn 1996-1073
publishDate 2020-09-01
description With the rise in the utilization of free fuel energy sources, namely solar and wind, across the globe, it has become necessary to study and implement models of a sustainable power network. This paper focuses on the design of a conceptual power network based on photovoltaics (PV) for power generation and lithium-ion batteries for storage. The power system showcases the various metrics that are involved in a grid-tied PV- and battery-based power network. It also encompasses the various design parameters and sizing considerations to design and conceptualize such a power network. The model focuses on the importance of the conservation of power by avoiding wastage of generated power through inverter sizing and design considerations. Finally, an economic and feasibility analysis is carried out to showcase the economic viability of the PV- and battery-based power network in today’s alternating current (AC)-based grid.
topic photovoltaics
lithium batteries
power purchasing agreement (PPA)
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/19/5048
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