Photovoltaics- and Battery-Based Power Network as Sustainable Source of Electric Power

Prahaladh Paniyil, Vishwas Powar, Rajendra Singh, Benjamin Hennigan, Pamela Lule, Matthew Allison, John Kimsey, Anthony Carambia, Dhruval Patel, Daniel Carrillo, Zachary Shriber, Truman Bazer, James Farnum, Kushal Jadhav and Dalton Pumputis
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Prahaladh Paniyil: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Vishwas Powar: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Rajendra Singh: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Benjamin Hennigan: Department of Finance, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Pamela Lule: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Matthew Allison: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
John Kimsey: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Anthony Carambia: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Dhruval Patel: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Daniel Carrillo: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Zachary Shriber: Department of Finance, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Truman Bazer: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
James Farnum: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Kushal Jadhav: Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA
Dalton Pumputis: School of Architecture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 19, 1-22

Abstract: With the rise in the utilization of free fuel energy sources, namely solar and wind, across the globe, it has become necessary to study and implement models of a sustainable power network. This paper focuses on the design of a conceptual power network based on photovoltaics (PV) for power generation and lithium-ion batteries for storage. The power system showcases the various metrics that are involved in a grid-tied PV- and battery-based power network. It also encompasses the various design parameters and sizing considerations to design and conceptualize such a power network. The model focuses on the importance of the conservation of power by avoiding wastage of generated power through inverter sizing and design considerations. Finally, an economic and feasibility analysis is carried out to showcase the economic viability of the PV- and battery-based power network in today’s alternating current (AC)-based grid.

Keywords: photovoltaics; lithium batteries; power purchasing agreement (PPA) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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