Performance analysis of OFF-GRID solar photo voltaic system

Day by day the demand for electrical energy is increasing. We can't rely on conventional energy sources for meeting this increasing demand as they are depleting. So it is necessary to find an alternative method to harness the energy that we are lacking. Solar energy generation seems to be a promising technology for this dilemma. It is environmental friendly and infinite source of energy. Photovoltaic systems can be broadly classified into two-an on-grid system or an off-grid system. The energy generated from a solar PV system is based on several factors like irradiance, types of solar PV used and temperature. Analyzing the existing system efficiency is of prime importance for the characterization of the problems and for the improvements. This study deals with the performance analysis of an on-grid and off-grid system. The analysis is carried out by modeling an existing system in MATLAB/SIMULINK which is already in operation. It can be extended to analyze the grid stability. This study aims the quantification of various performance parameters like power output, losses in the system, system efficiency and the total energy transfer.