Simulación y análisis energético de sistemas solares fotovoltaicos para generación distribuida en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Abstract

The present work has its value on providing a tool capable of simulating and evaluating the technical and economic potential of photovoltaic solar technology for electrical microgeneration at the residential level. As a case of study, it was applied in the urban area of the Metropolitan District of Quito. The tool locates the user´s home on a map, user’s electricity demand, which together with the irradiation value is used to calculate the sizing of the photovoltaic system. The development was made based on programming in the AngularJs framework. The energy demand of the user is given by the answers of a survey. This survey is used to generate a load curve. For photovoltaic calculation, the irradiation database of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is used. This calculation can be seen from two perspectives: sizing according to consumption, and according to the available area in the house. Given the technical calculation, the economic indicators are developed, and these are used to evaluate the profitability of the project. Finally, the simulations carried out are kept in a confidential registry, which can be used for future investigations by EPN personnel.