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    IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTALLATION OF 1.

    5KVA SOLAR
    SYSTEM IN THE EXAMINATIONS AND RECORDS OFFICE
    (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)

    BY

    JUBRIL RANSOMED JOHN NEL/22/0844


    UMARU UMARU NEL/22/0839

    DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING,


    SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
    DIRECTORATE OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES
    WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC,
    P.M.B. 1034, BIRNIN KEBBI, KEBBI STATE

    OCTOBER, 2024
    IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTALLATION OF 1.5KVA SOLAR
    SYSTEM IN THE EXAMINATIONS AND RECORDS OFFICE
    (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)

    BY

    JUBRIL RANSOMED JOHN NEL/22/0844


    UMARU UMARU NEL/22/0839

    A PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF


    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL
    POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI
    IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
    THE AWARD OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL
    ENGINEERING

    OCTOBER, 2024

    ii
    APPROVAL PAGE

    This is to certify that the project Implementation and Installation of


    Solar System in the examination and records office was conducted by Jubril
    Ransomed John and Umaru Umaru during the 2023/2024 academic year in
    partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of National Diploma in
    Electrical Engineering at the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin
    Kebbi.

    MAL. ZAHRADDEEN LAWAL SANI Date


    Project Supervisor

    ENGR. DR. ABDULHAKEEM MOH’D DOBI Date


    Head of Department

    MAL. HASHIMU BOYI Date


    Project Coordinator

    iii
    DEDICATION

    This project is dedicated to Almighty Allah, whose grace and mercy


    have allowed us the privilege, wisdom, and capacity to bring it to completion.
    We are thankful for the knowledge and understanding we have gained, and we
    express our gratitude to you, Almighty God, for your constant grace.

    iv
    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
    We would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to Almighty Allah for

    His mercy, grace, and protection throughout our lives. Our deep appreciation

    goes to our project supervisor, Mal. Zaharadeen Lawal Sani, for his valuable

    guidance, comprehensive evaluations, and significant contributions during this

    project. May Almighty Allah reward him abundantly (Amen).

    We also wish to thank Engr. Dr. Abdulhakeem Mohammaed Dobi,

    Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, as well as our lecturers: Engr.

    Adebayo B. Michael, Mal. Hashimu Boyi, Mal. Jamilu Bala Hamza, Mal.

    Salihu Ibrahim, and all other staff members in the department who are not

    specifically named, for their essential roles in this accomplishment.

    Lastly, we are truly grateful to our parents for their prayers, financial

    assistance, and spiritual support throughout our educational journey. May God

    Almighty bless them generously (Amen).

    v
    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Chapters Pages
    Cover Page - - - - - - - - - i
    Title Page - - - - - - - - - - ii
    Approval Page - - - - - - - - - iii
    Dedication - - - - - - - - - - iv
    Acknowledgement - - - - - - - - v
    Table of Contents - - - - - - - - vi
    List of Tables - - - - - - - - - viii
    List of Figures - - - - - - - - - ix
    List of Appendix - - - - - - - - - x
    List of Abbreviation- - - - - - - - xi
    Abstract - - - - - - - - - - xii
    CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
    1.1 General Introduction - - - - - - - 1
    1.2 Aim and Objectives - - - - - - - - 3
    1.3 Principle of Operation -- - - - - - - 4
    1.4 Limitation of the study - - - - - - - 4
    CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
    2.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 6
    2.2 Solar Energy Technology - - - - - - - 7
    2.3 Application of Solar Energy in Institutional Setting - - - 9
    2.4 Benefits of Implementing Solar Power Systems - - - 9
    2.5 Challenges of implementing solar power systems - - - 10
    2.6 Components of Solar Power System - - - - - 11

    vi
    CHAPTER THREE: CONSTRUCTION
    3.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 17
    3.2 Installation Procedure - - - - - - - 17
    3.3 Tools Used - - - - - - - - - 19
    3.4 Materials Used - - - - - - - - 20
    3.5 Block Diagram of the solar PV System - - - - - 21
    3.6 Instruments for testing - - - - - - - 21
    CHAPTER FOUR: TESTS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
    4.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - 22
    4.2 Tests - - - - - - - - - - 22
    4.3 Results - - - - - - - - - - 23
    4.4 Discussion - - - - - - - - - 24
    CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
    5.1 Conclusions - - - - - - - - - 27
    5.2 Recommendations - - - - - - - - 27
    References - - - - - - - - - - 29
    Appendix

    vii
    LIST OF TABLES
    Tables Page
    Table 4.1: Test Results 25

    viii
    LIST OF FIGURES
    Figures Pages
    Fig 2.1 Solar Panel - - - - - - - - 14
    Fig 2.2 Charge Controller - - - - - - - 16
    Fig 2.3 Battery Storage - - - - - - - - 17
    Fig 2.4 Inverter - - - - -- - - - - 18
    Fig 2.5 Balance System - - - - - - - - 19
    Fig 3.1 Block Diagram of the Solar PV System - - - - 23

    ix
    LIST OF APPENDIX
    Appendix Pages
    Appendix A: Cost Analysis - - - - - - - 35
    Appendix B: Symbol and Notations - - - - - - 36
    Appendix C: Circuit diagram - - - - - - - 37

    x
    ABSTRACT

    This report presents an implementation, installation and testing of a


    solar photovoltaic (PV) power system designed to supply energy to the
    examinations and records office. The system comprises two solar PV panels
    connected in parallel, a charge controller, a 12V, 220Ah battery, and an
    inverter, along with various electrical loads including lighting, a ceiling fan,
    and socket outlets. The installation procedure was systematically executed,
    ensuring optimal connections to maximize energy efficiency. Detailed testing
    was conducted to evaluate the system's performance, including open and short
    circuit voltage and current tests. Results indicated slight discrepancies
    between the measured and rated values, suggesting potential inefficiencies
    related to environmental factors and wiring resistance. The measured open
    circuit voltage was 36V (rated 38.2V), and the short circuit current was 7.5A
    (rated 9.46A), indicating areas for improvement. Conclusions drawn from the
    testing emphasize the need for regular maintenance and inspection of
    connections to enhance system efficiency. Recommendations for future
    improvements include expanding system capacity through additional PV cells
    and batteries. Overall, the solar power system demonstrated effective
    functionality, providing a sustainable energy source with minimal operational
    costs, thus fulfilling its intended purpose.

    xi

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