This paper simulates the feasibility of installing a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system in a typical residential in Surabaya, Indonesia. The study was conducted to evaluate the technical, economic a.
This work presents a techno-economic simulation of grid-connected PV system design as specifically applied to residential in Surabaya, Indonesia. The simulation expected to help demonstrate the advantages and challenges of installing of a grid-connected PV system for residential in Surabaya. 2.
Brief status of rooftop solar PV deployment for residential households in Indonesia The potential for rooftop solar PV systems in Indonesia is immense due to the country's vast solar irradiation coverage and large market . Despite this, the development of residential rooftop PV systems has been slow.
Technically, it will meet basic electricity demand of a household in Surabaya. There are no grants or incentives are currently being introduced by Indonesian government for a small scale grid-connected PV system, as results, an investment will take over 17,6 years before it starts to produce a profit.
In general, the results showed that the specific energy output PV system of a fixed-mount PV system in Jakarta is about 1379 kWh/kWp per year, while for the system with a solar tracking system, the specific energy production is about 1672 kWh/kWp.
Despite the feasibility analysis of PV systems for residential, very limited studies had been presented with quantitative information on the optimized design of grid connected PV system for residential application in urban and tropical climate such us Surabaya.
Can grid-connected PV systems improve system reliability and efficiency in urban households?
While system reliability and efficiency of residential rooftop PV can be enhanced by incorporating other technologies such as wind or diesel, gas, and energy storage, this paper focuses on the grid-connected PV systems in urban households in emerging economies.