Investor focused placement and sizing of photovoltaic grid-connected systems in Pakistan

Ullah, Hayat; Kamal, Ijlal; Ali, Ayesha; Arshad, Naveed

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2017.12.048

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“…An off-grid solar PV system is proposed in the study to provide electricity to rural households in the Sindh province. In Table 5, the simulation of the parameters has been employed and provided by [60]. Based on Equations (7)- (11), it is identified that the PV module area is 1.2 m 2 , whereas maximum voltage and current are 26.3 V and 7.61 A.…”

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“…The cost specifications for the off-grid solar PV system are shown in Table 5. It was identified using Equation (12), that the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of the proposed off-grid solar PV system is PKR 6.87/kWh, however, the electricity cost from the conventional energy sources is PKR 20.79/kWh [60]. Thus, electricity produced by the solar PV system saves each household approximately PKR 13.92 per kWh.…”

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Off-Grid Solar PV Power Generation System in Sindh, Pakistan: A Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis

Wang

Solangi

et al. 2019

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The off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) system is a significant step towards electrification in the remote rural regions, and it is the most convenient and easy to install technology. However, the strategic problem is in identifying the potential of solar energy and the economic viability in particular regions. This study, therefore, addresses this problem by evaluating the solar energy potential and economic viability for the remote rural regions of the Sindh province, Pakistan. The results recommended that the rural regions of Sindh have suitable solar irradiance to generate electricity. An appropriate tilt angle has been computed for the selected rural regions, which significantly enhances the generation capacity of solar energy. Moreover, economic viability has been undertaken in this study and it was revealed that the off-grid solar PV power generation system provides electricity at the cost of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 6.87/kWh and is regarded as much cheaper than conventional energy sources, i.e., around PKR 20.79/kWh. Besides, the off-grid solar PV power generation system could mitigate maximum CO2 annually on the condition that all of the selected remote rural regions adopt the off-grid solar PV system. Therefore, this study shall help the government to utilize the off-grid solar PV power generation system in the remote rural regions of Pakistan.

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Section: The Economic Viability Of Solar Pv Power Generation Systemmentioning

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Off-Grid Solar PV Power Generation System in Sindh, Pakistan: A Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis

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Solangi

et al. 2019

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“…Simulation parameters for a proposed Solar PV system designed to meet the electricity requirement of rural household in Balochistan are given in Table 2, provided by [57,58]. Using Equations (6)-(10), we found a 200 W solar panel with a 140 Ah/12 V battery is suitable for the load of one household.…”

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“…Electricity production continues to decline through January and then starts to increase production in February. Based on cost specifications given in Table 2, the LCE of the proposed system, calculated using Equation (11), is PKR 7.98 per kWh whereas the cost of electricity from the conventional grid is PKR 20.79 [58]. Therefore, electricity generated through proposed PV system saves each household about PKR 12.81/kWh.…”

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Techno-Economic Analysis of Solar PV Electricity Supply to Rural Areas of Balochistan, Pakistan

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Rural electrification is a fundamental step towards achieving universal access to electricity by 2030. On-grid rural electrification remains a costly proposition, therefore the need to consider off-grid renewable energy solutions is inevitable. However, the critical issue pertaining to local power generation through renewable energy is the absence of area-specific production capacity and economic viability data for the different renewable energy technologies. This paper addresses this issue for Pakistan's Balochistan province by assessing the area's potential and economic feasibility of using solar PV for rural electrification. The results suggest that the Balochistan province has the best solar irradiance value in the world. Furthermore, optimal tilt angles calculated for respective regions can significantly increase solar energy yield. The economic feasibility study, carried out for solar PV systems, reveals that the electricity generated using solar PV costs Rs. 7.98 per kWh and is considerably cheaper than conventional electricity, which costs approximately Rs. 20.79 per kWh. Similarly, solar PV systems could mitigate 126,000 metric tons of CO 2 annually if 100% of the unelectrified households adopted solar PV systems. Based on these research findings, this paper proposes a policy that would serve as a guideline for the government to extend solar PV-based off-grid rural electrification projects in Balochistan as well as on a national scale.

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“…In Pakistan, the capacity for generation of hydroelectricity is over 60 GW, and an average potential of energy from solar PVs is approximately 2.142 kWh/day solar irradiance/m 2 /year, with nearly 50000 GW coming from solar and wind energy. Pakistan will grow a substantial portion of these renewable energy potentials from hydro energy potential through 2022 [9]. Solar energy is widely available in many regions of the United States.…”

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Hybrid Energy System Modelling for Oil & Gas Fields: A Case Study of Pasakhi Satellite Oil & Gas Complex

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Sahito

Khatri

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Energy is needed for all community activities, the production of all goods, and the provision of all services. It is extremely important to a country’s economy and wealth. Currently, conventional fossil fuels provide most of the world’s energy. In case of oil and gas fields their energy consumption is totally off-grid, their generation depends upon fossil fuels, the cost of energy consumption of oil and gas fields are too high because operational work of the field is totally depending upon fossil fuels. The development of off-grid renewable energy generation technologies offers the opportunity for tackling these challenges. This study provides a techno-economic feasibility analysis of an off-grid hybrid renewable energy system [HRES] for Pasakhi Satellite Oil & Gas Field, Tando Jam, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. The proposed hybrid energy system designed for field consists of the different combination of solar Photovoltaics [PVs], wind turbines, batteries, and generator to meet the required energy consumption demand. The renewable hybrid energy system is model and optimized configuration through powerful simulation software Hybrid Optimized Model for Electric Renewable [HOMER] Pro. The optimized configuration of the hybrid system consists of solar PV’s (50 kW), Wind turbines (60 kW), 40 lead-acid batteries (165 Ah and 12V each), 30 kw generator and 100 kW converter. The simulation results show that the proposed system can meet the power requirements of 250 kWh/day primary demand load with 40.21 kW peak load. This system configuration has the Capital Cost $71040, the Net Present Cost [NPC] of $253,159 and Cost of Energy [COE] of 0.215$/kWh. Furthermore, the results of the present study are compared with the literature because of which a cost-effective HRES with a low COE has been established.

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Investor focused placement and sizing of photovoltaic grid-connected systems in Pakistan

Cited by 18 publications

References 18 publications

Off-Grid Solar PV Power Generation System in Sindh, Pakistan: A Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis

Off-Grid Solar PV Power Generation System in Sindh, Pakistan: A Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis

Techno-Economic Analysis of Solar PV Electricity Supply to Rural Areas of Balochistan, Pakistan

Hybrid Energy System Modelling for Oil & Gas Fields: A Case Study of Pasakhi Satellite Oil & Gas Complex

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