Design of Solar PV System

Solar photovoltaic system or solar power system is one of renewable energy system
which uses PV modules to convert sunlight into electricity. The electricity generated can be
stored or used directly, fed back into grid line or combined with one or more other electricity
generators or more renewable energy source. Solar PV system is very reliable and clean
source of electricity that can suit a wide range of applications such as residence, industry,
agriculture, street lighting, etc.

Major system components

Solar PV system includes different components that should be selected according to the
system type, site location and applications. The major components for solar PV system are
solar charge controller, inverter, battery bank, auxiliary energy sources and loads
(appliances).

• PV module – converts sunlight into DC electricity.

• Solar charge controller – regulates the voltage and current coming from the PV panels
going to battery and prevents battery overcharging and prolongs the battery life.
• Inverter – converts DC output of PV panels or wind turbine into a clean AC current for
AC
appliances or fed back into grid line (this item is not required for this project).
• Battery – stores energy for supplying to electrical appliances when there is a demand.
• Load – is electrical appliances that connected to solar PV system such as lights, radio,
TV,
computer, refrigerator, etc.
• Auxiliary energy sources - is diesel generator or other renewable energy sources.

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Applications
Solar street lighting, solar roadway lighting, solar pathway lighting, solar ramp lighting, solar
Sidewalk Lighting, Private Road Lighting, Farm & Ranch Lighting, Wildlife Area Lighting,
Perimeter Security Lighting, Park Lighting, Gate Lighting, Yard Lighting, Fence Lighting,
Campus Lighting, Boat Dock Lighting, Remote Area Lighting, Military Base Lighting,
Jogging and Bike Path Lighting.

Components Information
Solar Street lights are consists of the solar panel, LED lamp, solar controller, gel battery,
battery box, lighting pole, detachable panel bracket and foundation kit.

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Calculation of PV system for LED Street
Lighting
(DC-DC System)

77 Watt LED lamp used for 12 hours per day.

The system will be powered by 12V dc, 265W PV modules.

1. Determine power consumption demands

Total appliance use = (77W x12 hours) = 924 Wh/day

Total PV panels energy needed = 924 x 1.3

= 1,201 Wh/day.

2. Size the PV panel

2.1 Total Wp of PV panel capacity = 1,201 / 4.77
needed (77W LED lamp)
= 251.78 W

2.2 Number of PV panels needed = 251.78 / 265

= 0.95 modules

Actual requirement = 1 modules

So this system should be powered by at least 1 modules of 265W PV module.

3. Inverter sizing
Total Watt of all appliances 77 W
For safety, the inverter should be considered 25-30% bigger size.
The inverter size should be about 100.1 W or greater.

4. Battery sizing
Total appliances use = (77W x 12 hours)
Nominal battery voltage = 2X12V = 24 V
Days of autonomy = 1 days

Battery capacity = [ (77 W x 12 hours)] x 1

(0.85 x 0.6 x 24)
Total Ampere-hours required 75.49 Ah
So the battery should be rated 2X12 V 100 Ah for 2 day autonomy.

5. Solar charge controller sizing

PV module specification
Pm = 265 Wp
Vm = 28.65 Vdc
Im = 6.6 A
Voc = 20.7 A
Isc = 7.5 A
Solar charge controller rating = (1 strings x 7.5 A) x 1.3 = 10 A
So the solar charge controller should be rated 10 A at 24 V or greater.

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Single Arm LED Street Lighting Specifications
Solar Street Light Model 10 m 77W solar street light
LED Lamp 77W * 1pcs
Lighting Pole 10 Meters
Solar Panel 265W*1pcs
Gel Battery 100AH*2pcs
Solar Controller 15A*1pcs
Working Time 12 hours
Rainy Days Backup 2 days
4-period Energy Saving Mode available.
Working Mode
Remote control is available by remote controller.
Working Condition -30 ~ 70oC, >160km/h Wind Resistance
Certifications CE,TUV,CCC, ISO9001,SGS,ROHS,IEC61215,SASO,BV
Warranty At least 5 years
Manufacture: All equipment should be manufactured by Turkey

Double Arm LED Street Lighting Specifications

Solar Street Light Model 10M - 77W Solar Street Light
LED Lamp 77W*2pcs
Lighting Pole 10 Meters
Solar Panel 265W*2pcs
Gel Battery 150AH*2pcs
Solar Controller 25 A*1pcs
Working Time 12 hours
Rainy Days Backup 2 days
4-period Energy Saving Mode available.
Working Mode
Remote control is available by remote controller.
Working Condition -30 ~ 70oC, >160km/h Wind Resistance
Certifications CE,TUV,CCC, ISO9001,SGS,ROHS,IEC61215,SASO,BV
Warranty At least 5 years
Manufacture: All equipment should be manufactured by Turkey

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 Solar Panel
Module Type Hybrid Silicon PV Module / Amorphous
Silicon PV Module
Rating Power 265W
Power Tolerance ±3%
Module Efficiency 13%～16%
Maximum System Voltage - 40℃～85℃

Surface Maximum Load 5400Pa

Capacity
Life Time More than 25 years
5 years limited product warranty
10 years at 90% of the minimal rated
Warranty power output.
25 years at 80% of minimal rated power
output
Certificate CE, RoHS, IEC61215, SGS
Manufactured: Made in Turkey

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LED Lamp
Lamp Power Range 77 W
Input Voltage DC 12/24V
LED Chip Brand BRIDGELUX/CREE/EPSTAR
Lamp Efficiency ＞112.5 lm/W
Light output ratio >99.89%
Lamp luminous flux 8675 lm
Power Factor ＞0.9
Color Temperature 4200 K LED
Color Rendering Index ＞70
Working Temperature -35 oC～50℃
Fixture Materials Aluminum and toughened glass
Life Span 50,000 hours
IP Rate IP 66
Certification CE, IEC60598, UL
Manufacture: Made in Turkey (Osram or Pelsan products)

Note: For more technical details of LED Lamp and pole, please refer to Street Lighting
Calculation sheets which are attached to design documents.

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 Solar Charge Controller with MPPT
Working Voltage 12V/24V
Rating Current 15A(single arm) & 25A (double arm)
Efficiency ＞95%
Ambient Temperature -40℃～75℃
IP Rate IP68
Life Span ＞10 years
Certification CE, RoHS, IEC61215, UL, TUV
Manufacture: Made in Turkey or equivalent quality

More detail:

 Advance microprocessor control

 Buck-Boost regulator wide input range
 Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
 Solar charge controller with DC load control
 Reverse polarities protection of PV and battery
 Battery overcharge and overdischarge protection
 Lighting surge protection (TVSS)
 3-step charging to provide quick and safe charging for battery
 7 modes timer control (ON/OFF DC load) selectable (optional)

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 Auto ON/OFF Photocell Switch
Working Voltage 12V/24V
Rating Current 15A(single arm) & 25A (double arm)
Ambient Temperature -40℃～75℃
IP Rate IP68
Life Span ＞10 years
Features Energy saving, convenient and
practical. To turn on or off the light in
day and night without manual
operation. Rainproof and dustproof
performance.
Manufacture: Made in Turkey or equivalent quality

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Deep Cycle Gel Battery

Type Deep Cycle GEL

Battery
Capacity(C10hr) 80 AH (single arm) &
150AH (double arm)
Rated Working 12V
Voltage
Interior
Resistance
5.2mΩ(Lead terminal)
(Completely
Charge)
Self- ＜2%/month(20℃)
Discharge(25℃)
Using -35℃～60℃
Temperature
Certification CE, UL
Guaranty At least 5 years
Made in Turkey with
Manufacture:
high quality

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Battery Box
There are 3 types of solar street light differentiated by the position of the battery.

1. Battery Hanging
Mounting battery box on the pole to prevent the battery inside from being stolen. By placing the battery
into steel battery box and mount the battery box on the pole, this design gains great ability to guard against
theft.

Applications Hanging battery solar street lights

Material Mile steel

Features Looking mechanism is included.
IP65 waterproof and rustproof.
Manufacture: Made in Turkey

2. Battery Buried
This design is the most common one. Placing battery into plastic battery box and then bury it underground.

Applications Battery top solar street lights

Material Mile steel
IP67 waterproof and rustproof.
Ventilated through the wire pipe.
Features Stainless steel bolt, easy to install
Gridding rid design for weight
reinforcing
Manufacture: Made in Turkey

3. Battery Top
This model is widely applied at places where security demand on the battery is high. By placing the battery
into steel battery box and fix the battery box on top.

Applications Battery top solar street lights

Material Mile steel
Battery box and solar panel bracket
Features integrated.
IP65 waterproof and rustproof.
Manufacture: Made in Turkey

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Lighting Pole
Material Q235 Steel
Height 10 m
Hot dip inside and outside surface
anti-corrosion treatment by hot
dipping acid. Zinc coating is more
than 85 um thick, which is accord
with GB/T 13912-92 standard.
Galvanization Designed life is more than 20 years,
and the galvanized surface is smooth
and with the same color.
Flake peeling hasn’t been after maul
test.

Coating Powder coating color can be

customized
Life Span ＞20 years
Certification CE

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Panel Brackets

Material Q235 Steel

Bolts and Nuts Material Stainless Steel
Vertical Angle 0～90° or as required/Adjustable is also available
Horizontal Angle Adjustable
Galvanization Hot dip
Coating Powder Coating
Color Upon Request
Lifetime More than 20 years
Features Detachable, very easy to install onsite and save transport cost
Manufacture: Made in Turkey or equivalent quality

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Foundation Kits

Material Q235 Steel Lifetime More than 20 year

Bolts and Nuts Detachable, very easy to install onsite and
Stainless steel Features
Material save transport cost

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