Performance evaluation of the 600kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic system in Strathmore University

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dc.contributor.authorDa Silva, Izael
dc.contributor.authorMaranga, Ignatius
dc.contributor.authorNjogu, Mwaura
dc.contributor.authorWambugu, Anne
dc.contributor.authorNyarotso, Christopher
dc.date.accessioned2020-10-19T10:49:08Z
dc.date.available2020-10-19T10:49:08Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description2018 Conference paper. Theme (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency)en_US
dc.description.abstractThis paper presents the performance of a 600kW a grid – tied system installed at Strathmore University. The plant has two systems, a 420kW and 180kW connected to two independent transformers. The system is composed of 2,400 solar panels and 30 inverters. The solar PV modules are spread over the rooftops of six buildings within the university. Of the 600kW, 20kW has been taken away for a hybrid system that is used for training at the Strathmore Energy Research Center (SERC). The daily energy generation data for three years is used to identify the Performance Ratio (PR) and Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) of the 600kW system. The performance analysis is then compared to a range of PR and CUF values for well performing grid – tied plants.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipStrathmore University Energy Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenyaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11071/9530
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherStrathmore Universityen_US
dc.subjectRenewable energyen_US
dc.subjectSolar photovoltaic systemen_US
dc.titlePerformance evaluation of the 600kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic system in Strathmore Universityen_US
dc.typePresentationen_US
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