Integration of PV in the Moroccan buildings: Simulation of a small roof system installed in Eastern Morocco

AHMED ALAMI MERROUNI, AHMED MEZRHAB, Mohammed Amine Moussaoui, Hanane Ait lahoussine Ouali

Abstract


In this study we present the simulation results of a small rooftop PV system with a nominal power of 2KWp under the climate of Oujda city (North East of Morocco) using high quality data measured at ground level for a period of one year. The results show that for an annual global horizontal irradiance of 1891KWh/m², the system is able to provide a yearly electrical production of 3230.1 KWh for a total load of 1538 hours/year and with a mean system efficiency of 8.6%. Generally, the integration of PV systems for small utility scale in Eastern Morocco and especially in the building is very promising, and the results of this study can helpthe local political and economical actors in the field of solar energyto develop strategies and programs to enhance the PV integration on buildings.

Keywords


Solar Energy, Energy saving

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DOI (PDF): https://doi.org/10.20508/ijrer.v6i1.2997.g6787

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