This study aims to design and evaluate the gridconnected solar photovoltaic roof-top system for academic campus. A design and feasibility study of rooftop solar photovoltaic system project is conducted using tools-PVsyst and design software by inspecting project area by utilizing the NASA surface meteorology data through geographical coordinator of project place. The performance of the system was simulated using PVsyst software and the results were analysed. The analyses of the simulation results show that the project yields energy about 590MWh annually which is about 11% of total annual energy consumption in Pondicherry University. The process of electricity generation from solar photovoltaic system could saves ~42 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The proposed roof top grid connected system is analyzed for the academic campus.
The race of smart cities in India places Pondicherry at 75 th position. To improve its ranking position for smart city race, we propose the implementation of 2MW Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) system where a large water body could be used for generation of solar power. The floating PV system can be used to attain much higher efficiency compared to its counterpart on land based PV system. The proposed FSPV system could cover solar panel of 1/3 rd area of the proposed lake to generate 2685 MWh annually. A geo-synchronized layout has been prepared using 3D SketchUp Pro with Google maps. The FSPV system could cost USD 1.6 million with a payback period of 6 years. In addition, the implementation of e-transport facility by utilizing e-rickshaws with a battery capacity of 90Ah with 15 Amps DC charging facility has been proposed with an investment of USD 30000, with payback period of just 5 months. The bright side being improved overall payback due to money inflow with the implementation of e-rickshaws; greater job opportunities with benefits to physically challenged persons to improve their overall socio economic status. It is viewed that the proposed FSPV and e-transport could increase the chance to secure smart city plan for Pondicherry.
Abstract:The race of smart cities in India places Pondicherry at 75 th position. To improve its ranking position for smart city race, we propose the implementation of 2MW Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) system where a large water body could be used for generation of solar power. The floating PV system can be used to attain much higher efficiency compared to its counterpart on land based PV system. The proposed FSPV system could cover solar panel of 1/3 rd area of the proposed lake to generate 2685 MWh annually. A geo-synchronized layout has been prepared using 3D SketchUp Pro with Google maps. The FSPV system could cost USD 1.6 million with a payback period of 6 years. In addition, the implementation of e-transport facility by utilizing e-rickshaws with a battery capacity of 90Ah with 15 Amps DC charging facility has been proposed with an investment of USD 30000, with payback period of just 5 months. The bright side being improved overall payback due to money inflow with the implementation of e-rickshaws; greater job opportunities with benefits to physically challenged persons to improve their overall socio economic status. It is viewed that the proposed FSPV and e-transport could increase the chance to secure smart city plan for Pondicherry. Keywords: smart city, power plant, floating solar photovoltaic, grid-tied, e-transportation facility, e-rickshaws
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