MIET2032 Project: Solar PV System Design for Residential Use

This project designs a standalone solar photovoltaic (PV) system for a residential home in Gold Coast, Australia, based on the provided assignment brief for the Renewable Energy Systems course. The project begins with an introduction and proceeds with a detailed solar irradiation analysis, using data from the BOM and other sources to determine the energy available. The project includes an analysis of household energy consumption to determine the system's load requirements. Component selection is crucial, so the project covers PV modules (Canadian solar panel power CS6U-350P), charge controllers (MPPT type), batteries, and inverters (magnum inverter charger 2000W off-Grid). Calculations for electricity production, considering derating factors (temperature, dirt, inverter efficiency, etc.), and peak sun hours (PSH) are performed. The number of modules and strings are determined to meet energy demands. Finally, an economic analysis evaluates the costs associated with the system, comparing the cost of solar energy to that of grid electricity over 20 years, concluding with the system's economic viability.