Instalación y abastecimiento eléctrico mediante un sistema fotovoltaico para la iluminación de un parqueadero privado.

Abstract

The purpose of this research project was to install an electrical supply using a photovoltaic system to provide lighting to a private parking lot. In this context, the energy consumption requirements of the private parking lot were evaluated and based on the determination of the energy potential of the sun in the parking lot location, a correct evaluation of its functioning will be achieved. The parts and components of the system were dimensioned by calculations to guarantee the output of the established power, such as, for example, the voltage output of the solar panels must be ≥ 40 volts in direct current to enter the inverter to supply power to two12-volt, 150-amp hour batteries. The inverter is a device that produces 120 volt alternating current electrical energy, which will turn on the reflectors that will light the parking lot, with the aim of achieving a useful life of 25 years as established by the manufacturer. The results ofthe study focused on the ability of ecological non-aggressiveness to reduce environmental impacts by using solar energy as a non-polluting source capable of achieving social development. Furthermore, the measured and observed results demonstrate that the use of new energy sources is a viable alternative within the country's energy matrix. The economic analysis determined that the immediate rate of return for the system, if it were to be sold to electricity companies would be 4 years, largely due to the high costs of the equipment. It is recommendedthat there is further research into renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydraulic, geothermal,biomass, among others) in our country, given that such sources are feasible to invest in due tothe large amount of energy potential available in this geographical area.