ESTIMATION FOR INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWER PLANT AT

PA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Under the guidance of
Prof Divya P Shetty
(BE ,Mtech)
Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Team member
JUFAIL KP 4PA13EE008
MOHAMMED ARSHAD ALI 4PA12EE010
MOHAMMED MURSHID LC 4PA12EE011
MOHAMED UNAIZ CV 4PA13EE030

P A College of Engineering
Dept of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
2016-17

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 CONTENTS
• Introduction

• Block diagram

• Working

• Conclusion

• References

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 INTRODUCTION
• Institute is using utility power (MESCOM) and also diesel generator to backup for
power outing.
• Financial analysis has been performed with present system cost (more or less
2.5lakhs per month) based on life cycle cost of energy.
• The objective of this study is estimation for installation of solar power plant at PA
College of Engineering to reduce the usage of grid power and in other words, its
renewable source of energy.

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On Grid Application

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 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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COURTESY:SPECIFICATION OF GRID TIE PLANT,GOOGLE
 Components in solar system
1. Solar Modules
a. Crystalline Modules – Multi & Mono
2. Inverter
a. String Inverter
3. Module Mounting Structure
4. Other materials,
a. Junction boxes
b. Cables
c. Control panels
d. Earthing & Lightning Protection 6
 POWER PLANT COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Sl.No. Description Qty Unit

1 250Wp Solar Module Mono 690 Nos.

2 Inverter 80W (2 Nos) 3 Nos.

20W (1 Nos)
3 PV Junction Box 10 Nos.
4 Module Mounting Structure For 165KWp sets
5 DC Cable 1C x 4Sq.mm 1000 Mtrs.
6 AC Cable 4 C of 6sqmm armour Cu cable 25 Mtrs.

7 AC Cable 4C of 70sqmm armour Alu cable 100 Mtrs.

8 DC earthing kit 1 Set
9 Lightning Arrestor 1 Set 7
 COST ESTIMATION
The meter used is having a constant of 250.

6.1.1.1. KWH Reading

The difference from the month of March 1st day to the month April 1st day is,
12526.0800 – 12398.9800 = 127.100 units.

As P.A College of Engineering is using HT installation, the total units used is,

127.1 (units) * 250 (meter constant) = 31775 units.

P.A College of Engineering is paying an amount of 272542 Rs at the rate of 8.77 pu.

When considered annually it is a very large amount (2725420 for 10 months).

To avoid the huge payment of non renewable source generated electric power bill every year,
An idea for installation of solar power plant at P.A College of Engineering, which uses renewable energy
as source.

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Total energy consumption by the college per month – 31775 units

Total energy consumption by the college per day - (31775/24) = 1324 units
(as the working days at the college will be around 24 days)

If the plant is to be installed,

The energy to be generated per hour is = (1324/8) = 165 KWP
(As the working hours of college each day is 8 hours)

Considering of using 250Wp Solar panels, having a loss of 10W due to dust and clouds,
Min output of plant = 250W – 10W = 240W.

Therefore,
Total solar panel required to generate 165KWP power is,
(165000W / 240W) = 690 solar panels

Availability of solar energy = 10 hours (from 07:00 to 17:00),

Therefore, the total energy generated 10(hours) * 165 (KW) = 1650 units.

College working hours = 8 hours.

The extra generated Energy is fed to the grid through bi- directional meter.

1650(units) – 1324(units) = 326 units daily is fed to grid. 9

 Typical per KW Cost Estimation

Components Per Watt Typical Cost (Rs)

Module 34, 500

Inverter 9, 525
Mounting Structure 5, 000
Junction Boxes + Protection 2, 000
Cables 3, 000
Electrical Works 4, 000
Services 3, 000
Margin 4, 950
Total Rs 65, 975

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Without Battery
Cost of each 250W solar panel = Rs 8250/-
Panel required for 165KWp Solar Power Plant = 690 Nos
The total panel cost is = 690 * 8250 = Rs 56, 92, 500 /-.
the total cost for the inverters (2Nos of 80Kw and 1No of 10KW) = Rs 15, 71, 610 /-
Total cost module mounting structure is 165 * 5000 = Rs 8, 25,000 /-
Total cost Junction boxes + Protection is 165 * 2000 = Rs 3, 30, 000 /-
Total cost of cables is 165 * 3000 = Rs 4, 95, 000 /-
Total cost of electrical works is 165 * 4000 = Rs 6, 60, 000/-
Other formalities cost is 165 * 7950 = Rs 13, 11, 750/-
The total estimated cost for installation of 165KWp Solar Power Plant is Rs 1, 05, 55, 860/-

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With Battery
250kwp,24v solar panel we can store completely in 10Ah battery
No of battery required=690 Nos
Each battery of 10Ah capacity costs Rs 1500/-
Total cost of battery = 690*1500 = Rs 10,35,000

The total estimated cost for installation of 165KWp Solar Power Plant with Battery is,
1, 05, 55, 860 + 10,35, 000 = Rs 1, 15, 90, 860

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 Energy wastage during Lunch Break

During the Span of 1 hour lunch break,

Energy wastage due to following Equipments:
No of fans(80W) = 97 Nos
No of tubes(40W) = 43 Nos
Total energy wastage during lunch break time=(43*40)+(97*80)=9480w
For one month=9.48*24=227.52 unit
According to the monthly electricity bill(HT installation) of PA college of engineering it
cost 8.77p.u. therefore,
227.52 (Units) * 8.77 = Rs 2000/-

ONE UNIT OF ELECTRICITY SAVED = TWO UNITS OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED

 CONCLUSION
RESULT
Availability of solar energy = 10 hours (from 07:00 to 17:00),
Therefore, the total energy generated 10(hours) * 165 (KW) = 1650 units.

College working hours = 8 hours.

The extra generated Energy is fed to the grid through bi- directional meter.

1650(units) – 1324(units) = 326 units daily is fed to grid.

According to Karnataka Electricity Regulation Commission (KERC) tariffs for units supplied to the
grid generated from the rooftop solar power plant is,

Rs 7.20 pu, for the plant that avail subsidy given by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(MNRE).
Rs 9.56 pu, for the plant that do not claim the subsidy from MNRE.

Daily saving with subsidy = Rs 7.20 * 326 = Rs 2347.2/-

Yearly saving on college working days without subsidy =2347.2 * 24 * 10 = Rs 5,63,328 /-

Daily saving without subsidy = Rs 9.56 * 326 = Rs 3116.56/-

Yearly saving on college working days without subsidy =3116.56 * 24 * 10 = Rs 7, 47, 974 /-
 Pay back period in comparison with grid
• The Cost of the System = Rs 1, 05, 55, 860/-
• Saving with Grid :
Yearly saving because of no electric bill from MESCOM = Rs 27, 25, 000/-
Yearly saving on college working days without subsidy = Rs 7, 47, 974 /-
Total savings per year = Rs 34, 72, 974 /-

• Pay back period with grid is = 3.5 Years

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 Green Calculation with Grid

• For Producing 1 Unit of Electricity their is emission of 0.6 kg of Co2in atmosphere.

• Contribution for reducing Co2 from atmosphere is by,

Monthly Energy consumption = 31, 775 units
Reduction of Co2 per month = 31, 775 * 0.6 Kg = 19, 065Kg
Reduction of Co2 per Year = 19, 065Kg * 10 = 1, 90, 650 Kg

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ADVANTAGES
• Stable supply of power increases the overall efficiency of electronic components
• The quality of this power is superior to the regular grid power.
• Have access to power continuously as long as sunlight is present(day time).
• Accelerated Depreciation in Income Tax.
• Power Sell Agreement with MESCOM.
• Life of System is 25 yrs
• Pay Back Period is 3.5 Years.
• During vacation the generated power could be supplied to grid
• Low maintenance cost.
• Educational institutes can get a benefit of registering with Renewable Energy Certification
which increases the goodwill about the institution.
• A Gift to Nation
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 Individual Benefits

• Consumer becomes generator for his own electricity requirements.

• Reduction in electricity Bills.
• Elimination of minimum monthly charges.
• Generation during the day time when demand is high.

Disadvantages
• High initial capital cost.

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FUTURE SCOPE
• Hybrid power : wind mill

• Use of better efficiency panel

Presently used panel is of crystalline silicon, each cell having an efficiency of 15.3%

• Energy saving by using improved technologies

Ex: switching off the load, when heat signature is not sensed.

• Load analysis using SCADA.

• Sun tracking devices could be used to increase the power generation.

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(last accessed on January 05, 2017
• MNRE (2016) Overview, Chapter 1, Annual Report 2015-16, MNRE, Govt. of India.
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THANK YOU

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