Analysis and Comparison of Energy Generation from a 38.4 kWp BIPV System Using PVsyst Simulation Tool

Objectives: Rapid growth of energy demands into all sectors like residential, industrial, and commercial sectors; PV system is the best among all alternative renewable energy systems (RES). This work provides a simulation & comparative performance analysis of a 38.4 kWp Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV). Methods: Using the PVsyst tool, this research focuses on energy generation and its performance ratio of 38.4 kWp rooftop PV system installed at Integral University, Lucknow (India) with the coordinates of 26.84 N and 80.94 E. BIPV system installation is dependent on geographical location and meteorological conditions like temperature window. Many system components like PV modules, inverters, cables, etc. are employed. The growth of BIPV adoption is supported by government incentives and policies, leading to its increased integration in residential, commercial, industrial, and transport sectors. Findings: BIPV technology is key to reducing global building energy consumption, which accounts for approximately 40% of total energy use, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions. 38.4 kWp rooftop PV system at Integral University in Lucknow, India, serves as a reference for BIPV system simulation, helping to validate its performance and improve system reliability. Novelty: To validate accuracy of BIPV system simulation, the actual data from the rooftop PV system is compared. So, the system reliability can be improved by comparing simulation results. Keywords: Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV System), MPPT, Performance Ratio (PR), Posit Energy Generation Tool, Solar PV System