The document proposes the design of a 5.04 megawatt solar power plant in Hermosa, Bataan, Philippines. The 40,000 square meter site was chosen for its suitable climate, accessibility near existing infrastructure, and ample land area. Diagrams show the planned layout including the placement of solar panels, inverters, batteries, and transmission lines. Formulas and calculations will be used to estimate the plant's average daily power output based on factors like solar insolation levels and equipment efficiencies. The solar farm aims to provide clean energy and local jobs while boosting energy stability and reducing fossil fuel dependence for the region.
The document proposes the design of a 5.04 megawatt solar power plant in Hermosa, Bataan, Philippines. The 40,000 square meter site was chosen for its suitable climate, accessibility near existing infrastructure, and ample land area. Diagrams show the planned layout including the placement of solar panels, inverters, batteries, and transmission lines. Formulas and calculations will be used to estimate the plant's average daily power output based on factors like solar insolation levels and equipment efficiencies. The solar farm aims to provide clean energy and local jobs while boosting energy stability and reducing fossil fuel dependence for the region.
The document proposes the design of a 5.04 megawatt solar power plant in Hermosa, Bataan, Philippines. The 40,000 square meter site was chosen for its suitable climate, accessibility near existing infrastructure, and ample land area. Diagrams show the planned layout including the placement of solar panels, inverters, batteries, and transmission lines. Formulas and calculations will be used to estimate the plant's average daily power output based on factors like solar insolation levels and equipment efficiencies. The solar farm aims to provide clean energy and local jobs while boosting energy stability and reducing fossil fuel dependence for the region.
The document proposes the design of a 5.04 megawatt solar power plant in Hermosa, Bataan, Philippines. The 40,000 square meter site was chosen for its suitable climate, accessibility near existing infrastructure, and ample land area. Diagrams show the planned layout including the placement of solar panels, inverters, batteries, and transmission lines. Formulas and calculations will be used to estimate the plant's average daily power output based on factors like solar insolation levels and equipment efficiencies. The solar farm aims to provide clean energy and local jobs while boosting energy stability and reducing fossil fuel dependence for the region.
A Paper Presented to The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department and the College of Engineering Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Sta. Mesa, Manila
In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirement of the Solar Energy and Wind Energy Utilization - MEEN 40053
Submitted By:
Dayola, Rgie A. Vivas, Julius Gulliver J.
Submitted To:
Engr. Armingol Morales
BSME 4-3 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Renewable energy, often known as clean energy, is produced using renewable
resources or activities that are continually renewed. For example, sunshine and wind continue to shine and blow, even if their availability is dependent on time and weather.
While renewable energy is frequently considered of as a new technology, harnessing
the power of nature has long been utilized for heating, transport, illumination, and other purposes. Wind has propelled ships across the oceans and windmills to crush grain. The sun has supplied heat throughout the day, and it has assisted in keeping fires burning until late at night.
Photovoltaic’s (PV) are thought to have a low environmental effect, producing no
noise or chemical pollutants during operation. It is one of the most practical urban renewable energy solutions, replacing conventional building cladding materials. When compared to traditional energy sources, Solar Energy Technologies or SETs have enormous environmental benefits. In addition to not depleting natural resources, their key advantage is the lack of practically all air pollutants or waste products in most circumstances. In other words, SE is a virtually completely pure and safe energy source.
The Philippine government favours solar energy because of its low
environmental effect. In 2021, solar energy will account for 0.7% of total electricity consumption in the country. The increased usage of solar energy makes sense given the Philippines' ongoing vulnerability to an average of 16 typhoons each year, in addition to the occasional rain. When severe disasters happen, electricity outages become one of the people's primary worries. Solar panels are designed to resist extreme weather conditions, making them an ideal energy source for the Philippines. Given that other renewable energy sources, such as hydro and geothermal, require years to establish, solar energy installation becomes the most convenient alternative for both short- and long-term use. Among other Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines is becoming a global leader in renewable energy, generating 47% of its energy from green or renewable sources. The Philippine government aspires to become energy self- sufficient by creating a mix of fossil and renewable energy sources. It is part of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) 2020-2040, which intends to have 35% of the power generating mix from green sources by 2030, and 50% by 2040. Solar energy is a key factor in achieving this aim. Solar energy now accounts for 896 megawatts (MW) of the 7.1 gigatonnes (GW) of recognized renewable energy capacity in the Philippines, trailing only hydropower at 4.3 GW. Solar panels, which absorb the sun's rays as a source of energy for power or warmth, must also be considered. Without a storage device, such as a battery, solar energy cannot work at night, and overcast weather can lead to unreliability during the day. Solar energy is still beneficial, but more study is needed to have a better knowledge of how to optimize its advantages.
This study attempts to present a design for a solar power plant that would generate clean and sustainable energy. The goal of the project is to stabilize the country's energy supply, reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels, and mitigate the consequences of climate change. It is expected to offer local jobs throughout the duration of the project and plant’s construction and operation phases.
1.1 PROJECT RATIONALE
The planned solar farm project proposes to build a 5.04 Megawatt solar power plant in Hermosa, Bataan Province, to provide clean and sustainable energy. The solar farm will take up 40,000 square meters of flat ground for the construction of its photovoltaic (PV) panels as well as its facilities, which will contain storage for the plant inverter, a battery bank, and a transformer-to-grid chamber. The solar farm will subsequently be linked by a transmission line to the electricity plant at the Hermosa Substation.
The project is intended to create local jobs throughout the plant's building and operating phases, and it intends to contribute to the country's energy supply stability, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, and minimize the effects of climate change.
1.2 PROJECT SIZE
The overall development area of the project is roughly 40,000 sq m.
1st Figure displays the planned project's site development map
2.0 SITE SELECTION AND SOLAR POWER PLANT LAY OUT
This section includes the lay- out and design of the proposed 5.04 MW Solar Power Plant in Hermosa, Bataan. The Hermosa, Bataan Proposed Solar power station will be built near the NGCP, Hermosa, Substation to aid the people’s increasing electricity demand as the Province of Bataan progresses. The section will also involves the site selection and conditions will includes the important elements to consider in constructing the 5.04 Solar Power Plant.
2.1 SITE CONSIDERATIONS
The following considerations in selecting the specific area where the 5.04 MW Solar power plant are taken into account which promotes the accessibility and reliability of the proposed Solar Power Plant.
Site Area - Several factors, such as the PV module technology chosen, the quantity of space required is influenced by the amount of space required for repairs and cleaning, as well as the distance across arrays. The latitude of a site effects local decision-making.
Site Climate - Cold temperatures are ideal for solar panel efficiency. A solar panel will generate power as long as sunshine strikes it. Any decrease in output during the winter months will be attributable mostly to heavy snow and reduced daylight hours. Located at an elevation of 102.19 meters (335.27 feet) above sea level, Bataan has a Tropical monsoon climate (Classification: Am). The city's yearly temperature is 28.08ºC, which is indeed just the right climate for the proposed Solar Power Plant.
Site Accessibility - The solar farm requires efficient maintenance and
monitoring. The chosen area must be easily accessible and have large, well- maintained roadways. This lets you simply distribute the gathered power to the closest grid lines.
Site Land Use - Large-scale PV panels are usually installed on less expensive land. If the solar system owner does not already own the property, the cost of obtaining it should be considered. The fields which surrounds the proposed area and its proponents must also be considered because they are owned mostly by farmers.
2.2 SITE LOCATION
The Solar Power Farm was chosen for its position in the north-eastern region of Bataan, province. At this site, the proponents opted to establish a solar farm to aid in the distribution of clean and sustainable energy, as well as to assist the existing solar farms, RASLAG V Solar Power Plant and YH Solar Power Plant Company, which have a combined output of 34 MW Peak. The climate of Hermosa, Bataan province, is tropical monsoon. The annual temperature in the city is 28.08 degrees centigrade, which is ideal for the planned Solar Power Plant. The Solar Farm will be constructed at 14.863872" N, 120.500370" E, near the NGCP Hermosa Substation, estimating the solar industry's land footprint. Its cost includes maintenance, site access, and site development around the solar arrays. As a result, the anticipated size for a 5.04 Megawatt power plant in Hermosa, Bataan is 40,000 square meters.
1st Figure displays the planned project's site development map
2.3 SITE VICINITY
Proposed 5.04 MW Solar Power Farm 2nd Figure displays the Proposed 5.04 MW Solar Power Farm in Hermosa, Bataan
3rd Figure displays the Proposed 5.04 MW Solar Power Farm in Hermosa, Bataan Plant Lay-out
BATTERY INVERTER
4th Figure displays the Solar Power Plant Apparatuses
3.0 FORMULAS AND CALCULATIONS
Solar Power Plant uses clean, renewable energy. Solar cells at this plant convert sunlight into electrical power. Solar cells are composed of layers of pure silicon and semiconductor materials. A solar power plant is also environmentally friendly because it produces no hazardous waste or pollutants. Solar radiation, temperature, shadow leverages, solar panel slope, and solar panel direction are all factors that impact the output power of solar cell efficiency.
Since solar farms rely on sunlight to generate energy, several factors must be taken into account when estimating the overall power output of a solar farm. These factors include the number of panels, the maximum energy output per panel, the inverter efficiency and associated power losses, the daily runtime of the solar panels, and others. The calculations which will show below will include the average power which the 5.04 MW Solar Power plant will produce.
𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑠 𝑘𝑊ℎ 𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑅𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 = 162 = 5.5 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑚2 𝑚2 The average solar radiation in the Philippines approximately 162 Watts per square meter or 5.5 kWh per square meter according to Solaren Power Philippines (a renewable energy company in the PH) 𝑘𝑊ℎ 5.5 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑚2 𝑘𝑊ℎ 𝑘𝑊ℎ 5.5 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑥 30 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 165 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑚2 𝑚2 𝑘𝑊ℎ 𝑘𝑊ℎ 5.5 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑥 365 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 = 2007.5 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑚2 𝑚2
𝑘𝑊ℎ 𝑘𝑊ℎ 𝑘𝑊ℎ
DAILY ( ) MONTHLY ( ) ANNUAL ( ) 𝑚2 𝑚2 𝑚2
5.5 165 2007.5
The average solar radiation in the Philippines according to Philippines (a renewable
energy company in the PH)
ACTUAL POWER PLANT
3.1 Calculating the Maximum Power Output:
Solar Arrays = 28 Solar Arrays Solar Panels per Array = 400 Panels/ Array Capacity Per Panel = 450 W/ Panel
