An Analytical Study for the Installation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic System for a Power Substation at the University of Mosul campus

Given the widespread interest in the use of renewable and sustainable energy sources to address the issue of electricity supply, as well as their limitations, high costs and high prices of fossil fuels, in addition to the availability of suitable solar radiation, this paper presented a case study for the design and feasibility assessment of a 382 kWh grid-connected solar power system to supply electricity to four buildings on the University of Mosul campus, where these buildings were combined and considered as one area for the design. The simulation was performed by PVSyst software using a 700W Huasun DS700 solar panel and a 33kW Deye inverter. The simulation results showed an annual energy production of 670,459 kWh/year with a system efficiency of 85.06%. The cost of energy produced is $0.02/kWh, reducing emissions by 14,473.8 tons. Addressing the issues of fossil fuel depletion and greenhouse gas emissions, this strategy highlights the financial and environmental benefits of switching to renewable energy. This study can be applied to many government buildings and institutions that are transitioning to renewable energy, especially solar energy, in areas with suitable solar resources in terms of radiation, temperature and area to achieve clean and sustainable energy.