Sizing a Photovoltaic System

By Papa Soulèye DIAKHATE

This thesis presents the design of a photovoltaic system for the social campus of the cole Polytechnique de Thi s. The objective of this study is to provide a continuous power supply to the social campus of the cole Polytechnique de Thi s using a solar photovoltaic system and to demonstrate the advantages of solar photovoltaic energy over the power system provided by the Soci t Nationale d'Electricit du S n gal.To this end, the site to be studied-including meteorological data, orientation, and panel placement-is first defined for environmental reasons. Next, using equations derived from the literature, we calculated the capacity and number of batteries, the number of panels needed to meet the energy needs of the social campus of the Thi s Polytechnic School, and the power of the inverters-some of which have built-in regulators-required for our installation. Finally, a comparative study is conducted on the cost of solar photovoltaics versus the grid operated by the Soci t Nationale d'Electricit du S n gal. Two types of meters-prepaid and direct-use meters for electricity in Senegal-can be adapted for this purpose.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6630500261
• ISBN13: 9786630500264
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"