Design and Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Systems for University Campuses: A Case Study on Standalone and Grid-Connected Model

Even though about 98.99% of people in Bangladesh have access to electricity, the frequency of load shedding is increasing daily due to less production than the demand. This paper aims to design a standalone solar photovoltaic system for a university campus to meet a university’s average daily energy requirement. The HOMER program optimizes outcomes by utilizing components, load, and resources. The system for the university meets a starting load demand of 11.27 kWh/day and a maximum capacity requirement of 2.08 kW. The configuration is evaluated by HOMER, with the minor Cost of Energy (COE) and NPC (Net Present Cost) of $0.497 and$26434. Homer simulation results verify the accuracy of the configuration by using the MATLAB Simulink model to connect to the grid and ensure that the standalone solar photovoltaic system meets the demanded load. This clean hybrid system is highly reasonable and saves a campus’s carbon emissions and biodiversity.