Feasibility Study of a Solar power station Using SAM

Feasibility Study of a Solar PV System project in Golapganj using SAM
Introduction:
A move toward renewable energy sources has become a global trend due to the economic and
the environmental inconveniences of fossil fuels. Solar energy receives a great share of
research focus owing to its availability and eco-friendly characteristics. Different approaches
are advised and implemented for converting solar energy into electricity. Photovoltaic (PV) and
concentrated solar power (CSP) systems are the most promising technologies in this field. PV is
simply direct conversion of solar energy into electricity. It gains the advantages of size/power
versatility. [1]
A feasibility study of a Solar Photo-voltaic (PV) system of Golapganj has been conducted in this
assignment. Aim is to assess the operational, financial, and technological benefits of installing
solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at Golapganj.
Methodology:
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed the System Advisor Model (SAM)
to evaluate analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems. SAM simulates project
performance, predicts energy costs, and considers efficiency and financial impacts across
various scales. This tool provides standardized method to compare different energy systems,
aiding in informed decision-making for integrating renewables into operations. [2] Here are
some processes includes the simulation;
a. Location: The location is my hometown Golapganj. Energy consumption patterns, solar
resource availability, and ease of access to existing structures are all considerations when
choosing a site. Latitude- 24.855484403105578, Longitude-92.0158767089527
Figure 1; Location of system being studied

b. Data Collection: Data collection has been done by using the NSRDB: National Solar
Radiation Database.
System Specifications:
The system will be designed with sollowing specifications;
PV Array: Modules used are SunPower SPR-E20-327 , manufactured by SunPower corporation.
It’s a mono-crystaline silicon technology product. Nominal efficiency is 20.07%. Maximum
power is 327.106 W.
Inverter : The selected inverter is Tesla INC:1534000-xx-y[240v] , string type inverter.
Efficiencey is 97.607%
System Design: No of inverters 110, Total Ac capacity os 418 kWac and Total inverter DC
capacity 428.251 kWdc. No of Modules is 1530, no of strings 255 and total module area is
2493.900m2 . Estimated land area 2.054 acres.
Figure 2; Tracking & orientation
Energy Yield Analysis:

The energy production was calculated using SAM incorporating Golapganj’s solar irradiance.
Loss factors like soiling, temperature effects, and shading were taken into account.
Table 01; Monthly Energy production
Figure 3; Monthly Energy production

Figure 4; Monthly Ac energy Load
The losses for each case were calculated using SAM. The following figures illustrate how SAM
determined the energy production required for the designated sites by directly calculating the
energy losses from solar radiation.
Figure 05; Losses due to various factors

Figure 06; Losses due to various factors
Based on calculated inputs, SAM's simulated results will predict how long an off-grid solar
system would last. Fig.7 shows a 25-year lifespan to meet essential electricity requirements.
Figure 8: Lifetime for the off-grid system.
Financial Feasibility:
The results of SAM's computations for the payback period, direct capital cost of the system etc.
under study
Table 02; Financial Data
The project is economically feasible as it have a reasonable payback period of 12.1 years, a
positive Net Present Value of 145,414 USD indicates return of initial investment. The Levelized
Cost of Energy (LCOE) is competitive, making the system economically viable. This analysis
highlights the system's efficiency and financial benefits, making it a promising investment for
sustainable energy production.
Environmental Impact:
Large utility-scale solar facilities can lead to land degradation and habitat loss. Solar PV cells do
not use water for generating electricity. However, water is used in the manufacturing process
of solar PV components. While solar power systems significantly reduce greenhouse gas
emissions compared to fossil fuels, there are emissions associated with the manufacturing,
transportation, and installation of solar panel
Conclusions:
The goal was to study the economical aspects of a a Renewable Energy Project in Golapganj
using SAM. I investigated different elements of solar PV systems and their deployment, focusing
on Golapganj . We studied different types and characteristics of PV cells and found that a
module made of monocrystalline silicon was the most efficient. This result was also confirmed
by studying a type of cell with the required surface area for a power of 1 kW. The results of the
geographical, meteorological, prognostic, and economic evaluations of the current study
presented an efficient approach for installing a PV system in Golapganj. In addition, we
evaluated the performance of a 500-kilowatt PV.
References:
1. Hafez, A.A., Nassar, Y.F., Hammdan, M.I. et al. Technical and Economic Feasibility of
Utility-Scale Solar Energy Conversion Systems in Saudi Arabia. Iran J Sci Technol Trans
Electr Eng 44, 213–225 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40998-019-00233-3
2. K. Tromly, “Renewable Energy: An Overview. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Clearinghouse (EREC) Brochure”.
3. Feasibility study on utilizing renewable energy resources at the Arabian Gulf Oil Company fields
using SAM software Mansour N. Elhemri1, Hamza Failoug 2and Danya Bunkheila3*

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Figure 1; Location of system being studied

Figure 2; Tracking & orientation

Energy Yield Analysis:

Figure 3; Monthly Energy production

Figure 05; Losses due to various factors

Figure 8: Lifetime for the off-grid system.

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