Design and Performance Optimization of a Solar Photovoltaic System for Al-Zaytoonah University’s Computer Center Using PVsyst Software

This study focuses on the design and performance optimization of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system intended to meet the energy demands of the Computer Center at Al-Zaytoonah University in Jordan. The PV system simulation was conducted using PVsyst software, with parameters tailored to the geographical location of the site (Latitude: ۳۱.۹۶°N, Longitude: ۳۵.۹۳°E) and local meteorological data. The selected configuration includes ۹۰ JinkoSolar JKM ۳۷۰M-۷۲ PV modules paired with a SUN۲۰۰۰-۳۳KTL-US inverter, providing a total system capacity of ۳۳.۳ kWp. By evaluating different orientations, the optimal setup was determined to be a fixed tilt angle of ۲۷° and an azimuth angle of ۰°, resulting in an annual energy output of ۵۹.۷۲۷ MWh, a performance ratio of ۸۴.۳%, and a specific energy yield of ۱۷۹۴ kWh/kWp/year. In addition to energy performance, the study assesses the economic and environmental impacts of the system. Simulation results estimate that the system will prevent approximately ۸۳۷.۷۳۲ tons of CO₂ emissions over a ۳۰-year period. Financial analysis indicates a payback period of approximately ۱.۸۶ years, with expected cumulative savings exceeding ۸۱۶,۰۰۰ Jordanian Dinars over ۲۰ years—largely due to rising electricity tariffs. These findings confirm the feasibility and sustainability of solar PV installations for institutional use in Jordan and similar regions. The study presents a replicable design approach, supported by real-world performance simulations, which can serve as a valuable reference for integrating renewable energy solutions into educational facilities.

کلیدواژه ها:

PVsyst Software ، Energy Production ، solar PV system ، Carbon Footprint