How can on-site solar PV & energy storage improve sustainability?

To achieve sustainability goals while meeting the increasing electricity demands of electrification, organizations are pairing on-site solar PV generation with on-site energy storage. These systems, which are considered as “behind-the-meter” (BTM) systems, allow facilities to maximize the benefits of on-site renewable generation.

How does the angle and orientation of solar panels affect energy production?

The angle and orientation of solar panels significantly impact their energy production by affecting how efficiently they capture sunlight. Here's a breakdown of

How does a solar PV array affect net load?

Graph showing production from an on-site solar PV array, the charge/discharge of both a battery and thermal storage system, and their effect on the net load. The combination of storage types allows the facility to further reduce excess generation. Net Load (required from grid)

Can on-site storage be used alongside solar PV?

If a utility restricts the exports from a facility to the grid, the use of on-site storage alongside solar PV can provide a solution to avoid costly infrastructure upgrades, thus increasing the feasibility of larger on-site PV installations.

How to find the optimum angle for installing solar panels?

In order to find the optimum angle for installing the solar panels, different tilt angles (λ) are used. The tilt angle is the angle between the solar panel and the horizontal plane. In this research, the tilt angles taken were optimized for each of the months in a year.

Can optimum solar PV tilt angles be used to achieve maximum energy generation?

This study aimed to develop a novel and easily adaptable technique that would enable the attainment of the maximum possible energy generation from PV setups installed at specific geographical locations through the determination of optimum solar PV tilt angles.