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On the sizing parameters for stand-alone solar-energy systems

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  • Agha, K. R.
  • Sbita, M. N.

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This paper presents the results of optimization analyses of four main sizing-parameters for stationary flat-surfaces under various load profiles in four different locations in Libya (Tripoli, Lat.=32.87°N; Benghazi, Lat.=32.10°N; Sebha, Lat.=27.02°N; Kufra, Lat.=24.22°N). The study is aimed at matching the load profile with the energy available from the solar collection sub-system. The parameters optimized in this study are tilt angle of the solar flat surface ([beta]), the design time (TD), the collector array capacity (CA), and the relative storage capacity (CS).

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  • Agha, K. R. & Sbita, M. N., 2000. "On the sizing parameters for stand-alone solar-energy systems," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 65(1-4), pages 73-84, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:65:y:2000:i:1-4:p:73-84
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    1. Yadav, Amit Kumar & Chandel, S.S., 2013. "Tilt angle optimization to maximize incident solar radiation: A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 23(C), pages 503-513.
    2. Mellit, Adel & Kalogirou, Soteris A. & Drif, Mahmoud, 2010. "Application of neural networks and genetic algorithms for sizing of photovoltaic systems," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(12), pages 2881-2893.
    3. Mellit, A. & Kalogirou, S.A. & Shaari, S. & Salhi, H. & Hadj Arab, A., 2008. "Methodology for predicting sequences of mean monthly clearness index and daily solar radiation data in remote areas: Application for sizing a stand-alone PV system," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 33(7), pages 1570-1590.
    4. Kaplani, E. & Kaplanis, S., 2012. "A stochastic simulation model for reliable PV system sizing providing for solar radiation fluctuations," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 97(C), pages 970-981.
    5. Tripathy, M. & Sadhu, P.K. & Panda, S.K., 2016. "A critical review on building integrated photovoltaic products and their applications," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 61(C), pages 451-465.
    6. Armstrong, S. & Hurley, W.G., 2010. "A new methodology to optimise solar energy extraction under cloudy conditions," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(4), pages 780-787.

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