A comparative examination of the field data and simulation data obtained from the solar power plant (photovoltaic) roof application for Isparta province

Today, fossil sources are avoided and the generation of electrical energy through renewable energy sources is increasing considerably. On the other hand, electricity generation with solar power plants (SPP) stands out among renewable energy sources. In this study, the simulation data of the electrical energy production of the 15.015 kWp SPP located on the roof of Isparta Borsa İstanbul Mesleki ve Teknik Anatolian High School has been compared with the data recorded under real field conditions. Cost analysis has also been performed in the simulation. PV*SOL software belonging to Valentin Software company has been used in the simulation. First of all, real-time electrical energy production data obtained from Isparta Borsa İstanbul Mesleki ve Teknik Anatolian High School SPP were taken. While recording real-time production data, the Sems portal, which is the own software of the Goodwe brand inverter, was used. Then, the exact location of the SPP, where electrical energy production takes place, was also selected in the PV*SOL simulation software. A simulation was made by selecting the equipment used in the SPP to be exactly the same. Electrical energy production data was recorded in the PV*SOL software for a year. The electrical energy production data recorded under real field conditions and the data obtained from the PV*SOL simulation were compared. As a result of the comparison, it has been seen that the PV*SOL simulation software has estimated the electrical energy production data at a rate of 95.7%. In the cost analysis, it has been seen that the SPP investment cost was amortized in 5.6 years. In the following years, it has been seen that profit has been made from the electrical energy sold or used. When a general evaluation is made, it has been seen that a simulation can be made in that area before the PV*SOL simulation software SPP is installed and this simulation will offer realistic values.