2,5 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant Maintenance, Operation and Design: Konya/Comaklı Case

Abstract

Abstract: In this study, routine maintenance techniques such as planned and unplanned maintenance activities, regular inspections and cleanings, which are the types of maintenance activities in a photovoltaic power plant, are described. A solar power plant with a power of 2.5 MW in the Comaklı region of Konya province was designed by the PVsyst program, and a simulation report was prepared. According to the simulation report, it is seen that the highest energy production is in August, and the lowest energy production is in December. The annual energy the plant supplies to the grid is 4113.7 MWh, and the plant performance ratio is 82%. Since the energy source in photovoltaic solar energy is the sun, there is no depletion of the energy source as in fossil fuels. With the increase in the world population and its dependence on technology, energy consumption is increasing daily. People have started to consume limited resources on Earth to meet their unlimited needs and have begun to turn to renewable energy sources from fossil fuels, which are decreasing daily. Renewable energy sources help to protect the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions and reducing foreign dependence on energy. Our country is fortunate in terms of solar energy compared to many countries. The annual sunshine duration is 2,741 hours, and the average yearly total radiation value is calculated as 1,527.46 kWh/m2.