Etukudor, Christie and Orovwode, H. E. and Wara, S.T. and Agbetuyi, Ayoade F. and Adozhe, Anthony and Obieje, B. O. (2018) Optimum Tilt and Azimuth Angles for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in South- West Nigeria. In: 2018 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 28-29 June 2018, Cape Town, South Africa.
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The performance of a photovoltaic (PV) solar module is affected by its orientation and angle of tilt with respect to the horizontal plane. Solar PV systems are among the most important renewable energy sources that can satisfy the world's energy requirements. In this study, the effect of tilt and azimuth angles on PV systems performance in the South-West region of Nigeria was investigated. The methodology include the use of simple basic components such as a 40W mono-crystalline PV panel, a locally-fabricated flexible panel carrier, thermometer, multi-meters and cables to obtain readings for different slopes and orientation angles of the solar panel. The investigations involved tilting the module at different slope angles of 0°, 5°, 7°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 55°, 70° and 90°; while oriented in eight geographical directions of North, South, East, West, North-East, North-West, South- East and South-West. Analysis of the results show that the optimum energy yield for a solar PV installation in this region is obtained when the solar panels are oriented southward and sloped at an angle of 20°. Details of the experimental processes and result analysis are presented in this paper.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | D History General and Old World > DT Africa T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Electronics and Computer Science |
| Depositing User: | Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Dec 2024 13:08 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Dec 2024 13:08 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18654 |
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