Performance Assessment and Analysis of a 1 MW Three-Phase Photovoltaic Power Station Connected to a Factory’s Electrical Grid in Morocco

Halim Eddahbi (), Loubna Benaaouinate, Mohamed Khafallah and Aziz El Afia
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Halim Eddahbi: Laboratory of Energy and Electrical Systems, National School of Electricity and Mechanics, Hassan II University, Casablanca 8118, Morocco
Loubna Benaaouinate: Laboratory of Energy and Electrical Systems, National School of Electricity and Mechanics, Hassan II University, Casablanca 8118, Morocco
Mohamed Khafallah: Laboratory of Energy and Electrical Systems, National School of Electricity and Mechanics, Hassan II University, Casablanca 8118, Morocco
Aziz El Afia: Laboratory of Complex Cyber Physical Systems, National School of Arts and Crafts, Hassan II University, Casablanca 20670, Morocco

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-28

Abstract: In this study, a performance assessment and analysis of a 1 MW three-phase photovoltaic (PV) power station connected to the electrical grid of a factory in Morocco are presented. The main objective of this research is to assess the performance of the PV power station and analyze its efficiency, energy generation, and operational characteristics. To accomplish this, a combination of field measurements, data analysis, and simulation techniques are used. The study begins by providing an extensive overview of the PV power station, including a thorough description of its main elements such as solar panels, inverters, transformers, and grid interconnection infrastructure. Furthermore, field measurements are conducted to collect data on solar irradiance, ambient temperature, and PV system power, as well as electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and power factor. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the performance and economic viability of the PV power station. These insights can serve as guidance for renewable energy stakeholders, investors, and policymakers, facilitating the development of sustainable solar energy projects and contributing to renewable energy targets.

Keywords: photovoltaic power station; performance evaluation; energy generation; electrical grid; energy efficiency (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: 2023
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