Modelling and Simulation of Solar Panels Using PVsyst for Costal Zones of India

Solar energy is a leading renewable energy source with one of the highest growth rates worldwide due to its versatile nature and plug- and-play role. The primary limitation of solar photovoltaics is its lower efficiency. Consequently, it is crucial to optimize the parameters of solar panels. The effectiveness of a photovoltaic panel is governed by factors such as its orientation, geographical conditions of solar panels with different tilt angles in various coastal zones of India to evaluate their performance. The installation nominal power of the plant is 72 kWp, consumer’s average daily energy requirement is 11 kWh/day and the performance ratio, effective energy output is calculated considering the system and component losses. The overall highest annual effective energy output of the array was recorded in Ahmedabad. The reduced energy output of the system is due to various environmental, system and component losses.