Optimal combination model and specifications of solar panels

How to optimize solar power generation systems?

To optimize the solar power generation systems, it is necessary to consider how to make full use of solar energy resources and reduce energy loss 10. Research shows that, photovoltaic panels should be perpendicular to solar irradiation to harvest the maximum possible power 11.

How to design and sizing a hybrid power system?

In the design and sizing of hybrid power system, the combination of wind and solar energy sources could be used for example as the main source while utility line is used as a backup. This requires the selection and sizing of the most suitable combination of energy sources, distribution and storage systems [10, 11].

What is the optimal tilt angle for solar panels?

For latitudes below 65°, the yearly optimal tilt angle of a south-facing fixed panel is approximately equal to 0.9 multiplied by the latitude 14. In a coastal region of South China, over a year, solar collectors should be placed with a tilt angle of 2.8° greater than the latitude with the azimuth facing south-west 15.

What are the components of a solar power system?

Components of the system include five wind turbines (10 kW), a 9 kW PV panel and a 65 kW DG along with 30 batteries (6 V, 6.94 kW h each). The system so obtained would prove to be a feasible, optimally sized and sustainable power supply alternative for remote unelectrified hilly rural area.