Harnessing Karachi’s Sun: A Sustainable Solar PV System for Pakistan’s Energy Future
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https://doi.org/10.62019/abbdm.v4i02.177Abstract
The article offers a captivating insight based on the case of Pakistan’s solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, given the exhaustion of predictable energy sources and the escalating environmental concerns. The study presents a reasonable, environmentally acceptable, and effective photovoltaic system that is tailored to the exact geographic coordinates of the area, making use of Karachi's abundant solar potential. The recommended method delivers significant environmental advantages with an absolute temperature of 26.85°C as well as a daily solar emission of 5.184 kWh/m2. The article faithfully observes a variety of power losses with the PV-syst simulation, including soiling, module inefficiencies, inverter losses, and temperature-related declines. This yields an impressive yearly energy output of 1678 MWh and a recital ratio (PR) loss of only -0.41%. To assess the likelihood solar PV power project of 1 MW, the research delves deeper into the restraints of output ratios and different types of power loss. Over ten years, carbon dioxide emanations can be reduced by 5317.367 tonnes utilizing the PVSYST toolset to forecast the system's routine. This is equivalent to implanting up to 244,598.822 trees. The economic and commercial analysis, which estimates a maintenance cost of $2,500/ annum after taking consideration of inflation rate with 2% , highlights how cost-effective the system is. This study not only establishes a standard for upcoming solar projects, but it also shows that solar energy is feasible in Karachi. It encourages a purposeful transition to environmentally friendly growth and a sustainable future by emphasizing the vital role that performance scrutiny plays in the development and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

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Copyright (c) 2024 Jamil Ahmed Memon , Sajid Yasin , Shahzad Karim Khawer, Syed Zain Mir , Abdul Khaliq , Atif Aziz

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