A simulation method to find the optimal design of photovoltaic home system in Malaysia, case study: a building integrated photovoltaic in Putra Jaya

• Main Authors: Muhida, Riza, Ali, Maisarah, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Abu Eusuf, Muhammad, Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy, ., Afzeri
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (W A S E T) 2009
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/1003/4/Simulation_methods11954.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/1003/; http://www.waset.org/journals/waset/v53/v53-111.pdf

Over recent years, the number of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) installations for home systems have been increasing in Malaysia. The paper concerns an analysis - as part of current Research and Development (R&D) efforts - to integrate photovoltaics as an architectural feature of a detached house in the new satellite township of Putrajaya, Malaysia. The analysis was undertaken using calculation and simulation tools to optimize performance of BIPV home system. In this study, a the simulation analysis was undertaken for selected bungalow units based on a long term recorded weather data for city of Kuala Lumpur. The simulation and calculation was done with consideration of a PV panels' tilt and direction, shading effect and economical considerations. A simulation of the performance of a grid connected BIPV house in Kuala Lumpur was undertaken. This case study uses a 60 PV modules with power output of 2.7 kW giving an average of PV electricity output is 255 kWh/month.