Generation unit sizing, economic analysis of grid connected and standalone PV power plant

This paper presents a design for a grid connected PV system with the capacity of 1.5 MVA, as well as a standalone PV system with the capacity of 50 kVA in the West Bank industrial zone, Palestine. The factors affecting the design and size of the system are also presented and evaluated. To ensure adequate, reliable and economical system design, over and under sizing energy has been avoided. Furthermore, a numerical analysis will be carried out to...