Order the installation of a solar power plant in Kyiv: methods of calculating the power of SES
There are many incentives to switch to alternative energy. First of all, you provide full or partial energy independence of your cottage, enterprise. And hence the significant savings, since you do not have to pay for electricity from the distribution zone. Also, a kW solar power plant brings a stable income when connected to the Green Tariff program. Please note that the cost of electricity that you will sell to the state is pegged to the euro, so inflation will not affect the profit margin. Often SPPs are also installed for their own consumption without being connected to the central network to cover their energy costs. In this case, if we are talking about commercial facilities, the savings will amount to hundreds of thousands of hryvnias per year. The payback period, depending on the capacity, averages from two to six years.
Calculate solar panels for SES
Photovoltaic modules convert solar radiation into direct current. So, solar panels of 15 kW under ideal conditions are able to generate exactly 15 kilowatts in one hour. In real life, generation is 15-20 percent lower, since various factors affect performance:
- weather conditions, cloudiness, air temperature;
- geographic latitude and insolation for a given region (light level);
- age of solar panels (over time, their efficiency decreases by 1-2% per year due to natural degradation);
- angle of inclination relative to the horizon, method of installing photocells (on the roof, on the ground, rotary trackers);
- time of day, time of year, etc.
SUNSAY Energy specialists, when developing a solar power plant project, first of all take into account the energy needs of the customer. How much a solar power plant will generate kW of electricity is calculated based on the overall level of energy consumption in a house or enterprise. In simple terms, they summarize the power of all household appliances or industrial equipment at peak times. At the same time, a small margin is also needed, since solar panels operate with maximum efficiency only during the daylight hours.
If we are talking about a private house, energy consumption rarely exceeds 5-10 kW / h during peak loads, when all electrical appliances are turned on. In reality, consumption will be even lower. Accordingly, surplus electricity will be supplied to the RES, provided that you have a 5 kW grid power plant installed under the "Green Tariff". Engineers also need to consider the usable area for mounting panels. From the point of view of ease of installation, 350-450 W panels are the best option. For a solar power plant for 5 kilowatts, they will need 10-15 pieces, which is approximately 25-35 square meters.
The cost of a solar station: what factors it depends on
In order for household appliances to work normally on the current generated by photomodules, it must be converted to alternating current. Therefore, the SES kit includes additional equipment. Regardless of how many kW of electricity the power plant generates, its equipment depends on the type:
- network under the "Green tariff";
- network for own consumption;
- autonomous;
- hybrid.
The first two types will be the cheapest in terms of cost, because the object remains connected to the RES, from where current will come in cloudy weather and at night. On clear days, the solar power plant generates enough electricity to cover its own needs and sell unused capacity to the state. Network SES for own consumption allows to achieve significant savings, especially at those enterprises that operate mainly during the day.
An autonomous station will be a good choice in cases where there are problems with the stable operation of power networks in your area. Often they are installed in remote areas, if the cost of a separate power line branch is comparable to the cost of installing a solar power plant. A feature of this type of station is batteries for energy storage, as well as an uninterruptible power supply system. Hybrid solar power plants combine all the advantages of stand-alone and networked power plants: an electric power storage system with connection to an external network.
Thus, a solar station of 20 kW network type consists of the following set of equipment:
- Photovoltaic cells;
- Structures and accessories for the installation of panels;
- Grid inverter 20000 W for converting DC to AC;
- Switchboard with automatic current protection, controllers, circuit breakers;
- Bidirectional meter for accounting of energy in two directions (sold and received from RES);
- Electrical cable, wiring, various connectors, etc.
Network SES for own consumption contain all the same elements with the exception of a bidirectional meter. Instead, a Smart Meter controller is used, which blocks the operation of the panels and prevents the current generated by them from entering the general network. Autonomous and hybrid solar power plants will cost much more, because batteries and an uninterruptible power supply add another 40-50 percent to the cost. But with electricity prices continuing to rise, any type of solar power plant is a good investment with high returns and a quick payback.
Professional installation of SES in Kyiv and Ukraine
Ensuring energy security and independence from external factors is of great importance today. Sunsay Energy specialists in Kyiv, the region and Ukraine as a whole have implemented a huge number of projects of various levels of complexity. You can order solar panels of 30 kW and any other power from us with the installation of your personal power plant on a turnkey basis. Advantages of cooperation with us:
- application of innovative technologies at the design stage - research and measurements using drones;
- experienced staff who constantly improve their skills;
- we install photocells and automation from leading manufacturers, we give a guarantee for years;
- we provide full legal support for our projects - registration, connection of the "Green Tariff", preparation of the necessary project documentation;
- service maintenance of the power plant throughout the entire period of operation.
If you are looking for an ideal investment opportunity, SUNSAY Energy's own solar power plant in Kyiv is the best investment in the short and long term.