Comparative Performance Analysis of Grid-Connected PV Systems in Diverse Climatic Zones: A Case Study of Egypt

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Associate professor, Dept. of Communications and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Canadian International College (CIC), Egypt

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According to the importance of using renewable energy sources, this

study designs and simulates grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems

in two Egyptian cities with varying climatic conditions, including

temperature and humidity. These cities are Marsa Matrouh and Aswan,

to study renewable energy generation under varying climatic conditions.

PVsyst software was used to simulate solar systems, select grid

components (such as solar panels, inverters, batteries, and other

components), and measure energy production, losses, and performance

ratios. Using HOMER software for economic and sensitivity analysis.

The results showed a direct relationship between solar radiation and the

maximum power point (MPP), as well as an inverse relationship

between temperature and the MPP. The system lifetimes and efficiencies

were carefully evaluated. The difference lies in the multi-faceted

analysis that combines system design and climate impact assessment

between the two cities. The study serves as a fundamental reference for

the deployment of PV systems in climate-diverse environments.

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