The client aims to power various loads using the solar PV system during both day and night.
The day is divided into three time periods:
Off-peak time: 8 AM to 5 PM
Peak time: 5 PM to 10 PM
Off-peak time: 10 PM to 8 AM
The load distribution throughout the day includes the following:
AC 1.5 ton (a) inverter Gree company: 1800 watts (1.1 KW on average per hour when running) run 24 hours.
Fridge: 350 watts run 24 hours.
2 fans: 100 watts each run 24 hours.
10 LED lights: 12 watts each (operating for 12 hours)
AC 1.5 (b) running from 5 PM to 6 AM run 13 hours.
AC 1.5 (c) running from 9 PM to 6 AM run 9 hours.
The system will be installed in Lahore, Pakistan.
Grid charges:
Off-peak time: 57 PKR per unit (KWh)
Peak time: 62 PKR per unit (KWh)
The proposed inverter is Nitrox 8 KW Hybrid, and the solar panels will be either Longi or Jinko 580 watts mono Perc. The quantity of solar panels will be determined through calculations.