A Techno-Economic Viability Analysis of the Two-Axis Tracking Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Power System for 25 Selected Coastal Mediterranean Cities

Kassem, Youssef; Gökçekuş, Hüseyin; Lagili, H. S. A.

doi:10.48084/etasr.4251

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“…Moreover, it is observed the Two-axis system has the maximum energy generation compared to vertical and inclined systems. These observations have been found in previous scientific studies [29][30][31].…”

Section: Variations Of Energy Generation For Proposed Systems For Var...supporting

confidence: 89%

Applicability of solar systems with various technologies and sun-tracking: A case study of Baghdad, Iraq

Kassem¹,

Gökçekuş²,

Furaiji³

2022

fuen

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The installation of a photovoltaic system is becoming increasingly attractive to consumers in residential areas due to higher electricity tariff rates and less dependence on local power generators in Iraq. Consequently, the paper's main objective is to determine the applicability of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the capital city (Baghdad) of Iraq. Additionally, this study aims to find suitable PV technology and sun-tracking system for building applications in Iraq. To obtain this aim, the PVGIS simulation tool is used. It has been found that the selected city is suitable for installing PV systems in the future because of the high value of solar radiation. Furthermore, the results indicated that CdTe technology has the highest performance compared to the crystalline and CIS PV technologies. Moreover, it is observed the two-axis system has the maximum energy generation compared to vertical and include systems. This study provides useful details regarding installing a PV system in Iraq to solve the electricity crisis in the country and reduce fossil fuel consumption.

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Section: Variations Of Energy Generation For Proposed Systems For Var...supporting

confidence: 89%

Applicability of solar systems with various technologies and sun-tracking: A case study of Baghdad, Iraq

Kassem¹,

Gökçekuş²,

Furaiji³

2022

fuen

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“…RETScreen serves as a valuable tool for evaluating the viability of grid-connected clean energy devices. For the assessment of the project's economic feasibility parameters, the RETScreen Specialist application was used [33]. The indications listed below, represented as an equation, are as follows: Net present value (NPV):…”

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confidence: 99%

Sustainable solar energy development in Zakho, Iraq: a techno-economic and environmental assessment

Ahmed,

Kareem,

Abdulateef

2024

JAZ

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This study presents a solar energy roadmap aimed at attracting investors to capitalize on the abundant solar resources in Zakho, Iraq, for clean energy technology. The objective is to mitigate global warming effects caused by fossil fuel combustion and promote sustainable technological development. To end this, the study employs RETScreen Expert software to validate the techno-economic and environmental viability of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic system utilizing climatic data from the Astronaut Office Information System (NASA) Database. Additionally, the Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) modeling method determines optimal angles for installing residential rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) systems across selected locations. Results indicate that all selected locations are suitable for solar photovoltaic projects, with Rezgari identified as the optimal district due to its highest annual solar radiation of 1863.117 kWh/m2 and the highest annual electricity production at 7905.38 kWh. The capacity factor (CF) values fall within the range of 17.395-17.574%. The study reveals an annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction ranging from 6.9876 to 7.1123 (tCO2) across four districts. Considering the financial and environmental indicators, Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems emerge as a sustainable and efficient solution to enhance the environment and prove economically viable in Zakho City.

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“…For the third cell, the output voltage is given in (15)(16). By substituting ( 13) and ( 12) into (11), the output voltage of the 3level converter is given in (18):…”

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A Solution for Energy-Efficient Operation of Urban Electric Trains: Integrating Rooftop PV with the Active Rectifier in the Traction Substation

Anh,

Cuong

2024

Eng. Technol. Appl. Sci. Res.

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The utilization of renewable sources connected to a grid to reduce traction substation installation costs and electrified trains' operation energy is a highly promising solution in the electric transportation field. This study proposes a DC traction power supply system integrated with a solar energy system using a DC-DC boost converter and an active rectifier replacing a diode located at the traction substation. The active rectifier not only recovers regenerative braking energy when electric trains operate in braking mode but also transfers solar energy from the DC bus to the grid. With the characteristics of urban railway lines utilizing high-power traction motors and high-voltage DC bus, this paper presents the structure of the Modular Multilevel DC-DC boost converter in the solar energy system employing the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm, whereas the modular multilevel active rectifier utilizes the Voltage Oriented Control (VOC) algorithm with three loop circuits: phase-lock loop, current loop, and voltage loop. Simulation results in Matlab/Simulink with parameters collected from the Nhon-Hanoi station urban railway line in Vietnam demonstrate that the PV system produces almost 37% of the energy in the accelerating phase of electric trains.

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A Techno-Economic Viability Analysis of the Two-Axis Tracking Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Power System for 25 Selected Coastal Mediterranean Cities

Cited by 15 publications

References 29 publications

Applicability of solar systems with various technologies and sun-tracking: A case study of Baghdad, Iraq

Applicability of solar systems with various technologies and sun-tracking: A case study of Baghdad, Iraq

Sustainable solar energy development in Zakho, Iraq: a techno-economic and environmental assessment

A Solution for Energy-Efficient Operation of Urban Electric Trains: Integrating Rooftop PV with the Active Rectifier in the Traction Substation

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