Stand-alone solar PV system sizing for critical medical equipment to meet an emergency energy demands in Ghana: Tanoso Community Hospital in Kumasi.
Journal Title: IOSR Journals (IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering) - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
The revolution photovoltaic systems toward energy demands across the world is becoming immeasurable, and the increasing demand for energy in Africa, make the situation no different as most consumers are now turning to photovoltaic systems. However, reliable electrical power supply remains a challenge for many health facilities, especially in Ghana. In view of this, we present a comprehensive case study design and sizing of a stand-alone photovoltaic system for critical loads at a hospital in Ghana, called Tanoso Hospital in Kumasi metropolitan area taking into consideration their energy demands. The efficiency of large photovoltaic systems are enhanced through accurate sizing. The Stand-Alone PV sizing, which is dependent on solar irradiation data at the site of the hospital, electrical load data of the critical loads and the investment of the solar photovoltaic system components, is assisted by the PV System software to deduce the optimal sizing of solar PV components for the Hospital. The results indicate that the stand-alone solar PV power together with power from the national grid is feasible for the Tanoso hospital and reduce electricity tariffs overall. The system is also very reliable and cost-effective as payback returns were achieved within a relatively short period of a little above two years.
Authors and Affiliations
Akom Kingsley, Quansah G,S, Adjei-Frimpong Bernard
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