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Installation and use of a 3 kWp PV plant at Umbuji village in Zanzibar

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This paper covers the installation and use of a 3 kWp photovoltaic (PV) plant at Umbuji village, in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The PV system is intended to provide power supply for a village school, health centre, school staff quarters, and mosques. Further, it gives a detailed discussion of the main factors that govern the performance of each component of the PV system. Precautionary measures are well outlined in the document and concluded with some recommendations. Solar photovoltaic electric systems are one of the most clean, alternative, reliable sources of energy so far known. Solar cell technology is guaranteed for over 20 years and the advanced revolution in the battery industry has pushed the lifetime of batteries to 8–10 years. When properly designed, the installed systems are cost effective to power appliances in rural remote areas where the national grid connection does not reach or power supply is unreliable. The power management, i.e. charging and discharging of the battery, is controlled by a solar regulator so that it can meet the designed lifetime of the system. The lights and other appliances which are used in connection with the PV system are the most efficient advanced technology available that ensures minimum energy losses.

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  • Kivaisi, R.T, 2000. "Installation and use of a 3 kWp PV plant at Umbuji village in Zanzibar," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 19(3), pages 457-472.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:19:y:2000:i:3:p:457-472
    DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(99)00053-1
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