Evaluation of Residential Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System as the Potential Energy Source in Malaysia
Abstract: Application of solar
energy in Malaysia has been started in 1998. This country has a large potential
of solar energy due to its location at equatorial region. The current energy
consumption and demand in Malaysia is describes in this paper. The potential of
solar energy in Malaysia is described together with the suitable photovoltaic
construction. It also explains the plans conducted by Malaysia involving solar
energy that covers investments and also projects involved such as Malaysia
Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV). Simulation of grid-connected
photovoltaic system in this study is performed using HOMER software. Finally,
the potential of having a grid-connected PV system in a residential area is
analyzed. The positive and negative findings in terms of cost and suitability
of the system are explained.
Keywords: renewable energy,
solar energy, solar photovoltaic, HOMER, cost of energy, energy demand, grid-connected
photovoltaic, cost of energy, net present cost
Author: S. S. Abd Wahid
Journal Code: jptkomputergg160155
