Photovoltaic system for self-consumption in the El Limón community, Portoviejo, Manabí

Leonardo David Sabando-Catagua; Jorge Agustín Vergara-Faubla; Julio Cesar Guaman Segarra

doi:10.53730/ijpse.v8n2.15052

Authors

Leonardo David Sabando-Catagua Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Carrera de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Portoviejo, Ecuador
Jorge Agustín Vergara-Faubla Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Carrera de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Portoviejo, Ecuador
Julio Cesar Guaman Segarra Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Carrera de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Portoviejo, Ecuador

Keywords:

distributed generation, economic viability, photovoltaic, renewable sources, self-consumption

Abstract

A simulation of a photovoltaic system connected to the grid, located in El Limón, in the Portoviejo canton, for self-consumption was carried out to reduce demand during daytime hours. The literature review was used and the PvSyst tool was used, a system with a total capacity of 3075 Wp was evaluated. Various parameters were analyzed, including energy production, system losses, and economic viability. The results indicate an annual production of 4278.52 kWh and a payback period of approximately 3 years, with an average performance of 84.10%. This study provides a detailed view of the performance and financial implications of the implementation of photovoltaic systems in this region.

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