Abstract

The performance analysis of a solar Photo Voltaic power plant is important aspect as far as concern with technology and economic analysis. Due to seasonal variation standalone system cannot provide a continuous power supply. Therefore, in recent years Photo Voltaic energy systems that combine solar energy and other conventional conversion units are becoming more popular and efficient fulfill the consumers load demand. Solar energy is clean, infinite and environment friendly source of energy. The performance of Photo Voltaic technology depends upon the operating conditions like module operating temperature, solar insolation, shading and dusting on the module. This paper presents overall performance and economic analysis of a 6 kW off grid solar Photo Voltaic system over a period of February 2017 to January 2018. By keeping a goal to study the performance and carbon credit analysis of solar roof top Photo Voltaic systems on the yearly basis, the power generation achievement as per target value is close to 83%. Also, on the basis of actual power generation the payback period of this rooftop mounted system is 9 years.

Keywords: Solar energy; Carbon credit; Solar photo voltaic; Power plant