Maintenance Cost Comparative Analysis of Generator/Solar Power Systems: A Case Study of FPI, In Ogun State

Mathew, T.O and Aiyelabowo, O.P (2020) Maintenance Cost Comparative Analysis of Generator/Solar Power Systems: A Case Study of FPI, In Ogun State. In: Fifth School of Engineering National Conference, 8th-10th November, 2021, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro.

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Abstract

offices, laboratory and security lightning in the polytechnic community still run on generator because of the epileptic power supply from the national grid. The Department of electrical/electronic engineering installed some solar powered security lighting system to provide lighting during generator shutdown, this work presents a brief life�cycle-cost comparison of solar power supply system and petrol generator power supply system for various lighting applications in FPI. In this comparative analysis, conceptual designs were developed for solar power system and premium motor spirit (PMS) powered systems to meet the base-case load requirements. A case study for cost comparison of 1.5kVA, 3kVA and 4kVA solar power system and 1.5kVA, 3kVA and 4kVA equivalent PMS generator was considered. Economic assessment of providing 1.5kVA, 3kVA and 4kVA photovoltaic system in the polytechnic community was carried out and compared with that of 1.5kVA, 3kVA and 4kVA corresponding PMS generator. These two systems were compared for the period of four (4) years taking the cost analysis to obtain the total capital and operating cost. The result show that PV powered system would be more effective and economical in the running of practical’s, street lightning and office use. The results show that PV is the cost effective option for low power energy demand for departmental office, laboratory and street lightning in the polytechnic community.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	life-cycle-cost comparison; Photovoltaic (PV) power System; PMS generator
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	Joy Oluwabukola Olayiwola
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2023 21:40
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2023 21:40
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2132

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