Evaluating the performance on an air-conditioning system operated by PV panels based on PVsyst software

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to evaluate a solar panel air conditioning system by using PVsyst simulation software. The software makes analysis, takes into consideration the system details, site parameters, and allows for performance evaluation in May 2023. In order to obtain optimal orientation toward the sun, solar panels were installed on the roof, and a path structure was proposed. This study involves designing and testing of a three-panel solar panel air-conditioning system with 144 Bifacial HJT Mono Half Cell type at 440 W capacity that took place in May 2023. The power produced by these panels as found using PVsyst software. Using this software, we can also experiment with different variables such as changing panel height from .5m to 1.5m or even 2m, and floor reflectance from .4 m to .6 m; .8 m; .95 m respectively. Additionally, we explored out how two axis tracking systems performs compared to a one axis tracking system in terms of energy production levels as well as solar panel efficiencies. The results were analyzed for changes in energy yield and PV conversion efficiency. In order to improve solar cooling technology, this summary presents findings and analyses that provide a basis for policies and actions. It was proved that increasing the height of the panels leads to an increase in energy produced at a height of 2 m. The results indicate that an increase in reflection coefficient resulted into an increase in energy of 0.95. The outcomes revealed that tracking system use results into production of more energy by between 20% and 40% as compared to fixed systems with no sun tracking mechanism. Furthermore, when changing a tracking system from one axis to two axes, there is an increment in power output by about ten percent.