OFF-GRID PV SOLAR SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIAL UNIT

An initiative of:
Automation & Power Solutions FZE

Undertaken by:
PS-1 Team from BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

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OFF-GRID PV SOLAR SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIAL UNIT

PS-1 Team Members:

1. MOHAMMED ASHAR KHAN 2013A8PS092U
2. SHARON JHON
3. MONIKA VERMA

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Solar panels

Generating electricity and an income from the sun...

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What is a PV SOLAR SYSTEM?

Solar PV systems capture the sun's energy using

photovoltaic (PV) cells.

The cells convert the sunlight into electricity using

semiconducting materials, which can be used to run
household appliances and lighting.

Charge controller, Inverter, Batteries are connected to

complete the solar PV system.
System setup representation

Battery bank

AC distribution
Advantages

Very clean, sustainable, durable, low cost for maintenance.

Solar energy at selected uses (off-grid) already is quite

competitive among other energy sources.

The solar energy cost is coming close to the grid connected

at some region. In Japan, there is a sign of self-sustaining
growth of market.

Although still with subsidies, solar energy is expanding at

the fastest rate among other energy sources.
Disadvantages
Expensive for Consumers and Producers

Two years output needed to just equal the amount of energy used
in production

Large land areas needed to produce energy on a power plant scale

by intermittence.

Stable grids require traditional generating facilities or costly backup to
ensure uninterrupted supply.

Due to PV efficiency and low market demand, technological

progression is slow.

Environmental concerns in production and disposal

Product Details

Product Manufacturer

Solar panel Trinasolar

Charge controller Micha

Inverter Benning

Batteries Saft

AC Distribution box APSPE

Project
The Aim of the project is to design and build an Off-grid
PV Solar system for a residential unit in Dubailand.

The site is a 2 storey residential Villa with 8 room, 6

bathrooms, 1 kitchen and the following amenities-
swimming pool, garden and Parking space.

The residential unit now runs on DEWA power grid of

rating 220-240V AC.

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Unit Layout
FLOOR No. of BEDROOMS No. of BATHROOMS No. of STOREROOMS

Ground Floor 3 3 1

1st Floor 4 3 -

Backyard 1 - -

The Unit is divided into different zones-

ZONE-1 :1ST Floor : 60 amps

ZONE-2: Ground Floor+ Backyard : 100 amps

* Due to lack of space for storage of battery bank in the unit, Refrigirators,
Airconditioners, Water heaters, Water Pumps are not to be included in the Scope of
the project.

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Onsite AC load
S.No.sc APPLIANCES Qty. LOAD (Whr)
al
1 Bulbs and Tube light 121 3654
2 Fans 5 250
3 Television 2 616
4 Water Dispenser 2 1100
5 Computer set 1 1474
6 TV- Accessories 4 298.8
7 General home Appliances 28-30 12805
8 Kitchen Appliances 9 7342.75
9 Outdoor Equipment 6 12430
10 Miscellaneous 15-20 3000
TOTAL 213 33500
*These values are subjected to approximation
 Industry Standards
Photovoltaic (SOLAR) System and STATIONARY STORAGE
BATTERY are in accordance with the following Industry
Standards.

SAES- P-103 UPS and DC Systems

SAES-P-104 Wiring Method and materials
SAES-P-111 - Grounding
SAES-A-112 - Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
SAES-P-100 Basic Power System Design Criteria
17-SAMSS-511 Stationary Storage Batteries
16-SAMSS-518 Low Voltage Panel boards
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
SAEP-7930 Non Material Requirements
SAEP-3101 Spare Parts Data Package
175-173800- Inspection and Testing Requirement
(Batteries)
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Schematic drawing
Schematic
flow-diagram:
Design drawing:
System Wiring Diagram
Design drawing:
Single Line Diagram
 System efficiency
The purpose of this project is to provide a cost efficient,
maintenance free, reliable Off-grid solar PV system.
40% of the AC load for the unit is provided by the system
with 6 hours of backup time on a typical sunny day.
All the products used in the system have an efficiency of
80%-90% and meet all the required industry standards.

Certified by:

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System efficiency
Approximate total AC amperage of the unit 67 KWhr

Estimated amperage production 35 KWhr

Estimated loses 2 KWhr

Efficiency 0.49
Efficiency percentage 49.2%

*The values are subjected to

There will be a reduction of 49.2% on
approximation

DEWA grid, thus resulting about 50%

saving on each months electricity bill. Certified by:
The setup being an onetime investment.

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THANKING YOU
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